Buffalo Hide Sole Leather from Germany
Heavy-duty sole leather derived from buffalo hides, processed from grain splits to withstand abrasion in footwear bottoms. Falls under HTS 4107.92.60.50 as sole leather of bovine (including buffalo) animals, further prepared post-tanning without hair on. Its robust structure distinguishes it from upper or lining leathers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier certification confirming buffalo (bovine) origin and sole-specific finishing to prevent disputes
• Check for splits vs full hides; grain splits must be documented to match this subheading
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as unfinished crust, which could shift to lower headings