Buffalo Upper Leather for Work Boots from Germany
Durable water buffalo hide leather for rugged work boot uppers, tanned and finished without hair, surface ≤28 sq ft. HTS 4107.19.10 covers this as upper leather of buffalo (bovine), ideal for heavy-duty protective footwear. Provides excellent abrasion resistance.
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
• Measure surface area in wet blue state if possible, as drying can affect dimensions for compliance
• Obtain CITES documentation if sourcing from wild buffalo populations to prevent delays
• Test for chemical restrictions like azo dyes in finishing to meet REACH/import standards