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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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