Buffalo Sole Leather Side from Germany
Full-grain unsplit side of water buffalo leather, further prepared post-tanning for sole applications, offering superior abrasion resistance. Falls under HTS 4107.91.60.50 as sole leather from buffalo (bovine family), without hair on. Ideal for heavy-duty footwear like work boots.
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 origin certificates distinguishing buffalo from other bovines to comply with hierarchy
• Test for split thickness; unsplit full-grains only qualify here—splits go to other subheadings
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as equine leather, which shares bovine chapter but needs species proof