Equine Grain Split Upper Leather for Dress Shoes from Germany
Premium grain split leather from equine hides, tanned and finished for shoe uppers in formal dress footwear. Classified under HTS 4107.92.60.10 as upper leather from grain splits of equine animals, parchment-dressed without hair. It offers flexibility and a refined finish ideal for high-end shoes.
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
• Confirm equine origin via slaughterhouse docs, as equine leather must be distinguished from bovine for accurate heading
• Test for non-reversible tanning processes per chapter note (a) to avoid reclassification to wet-blue or crust
• Label clearly as 'upper leather' with thickness specs (<2.6mm typical) to prevent confusion with sole leather