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
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
• 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