Equine Grain Split Sole Leather for Work Boots from Germany
Durable sole leather from equine grain splits, tanned and finished for heavy-duty work boots. Classified in HTS 4107.12.60 due to its preparation as sole leather from whole hides and skins of equine animals, without hair. It offers high abrasion resistance essential for sole applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include lab tests confirming thickness and density suitable for soles to support classification
• Ensure no hair on hides via inspection certificates to meet chapter exclusions
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest unfinished crust, risking downgrade to 4104-4106