Vegetable-Tanned Bovine Sole Bends from Germany
Bends (shoulder cuts) of bovine leather vegetable-tanned to high firmness for orthopedic shoe soles and cobbler repairs. Classified in 4107.99.60.50 for other further prepared sole leather from bovine animals, post-crusting. Vegetable tanning provides eco-friendly durability.
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
• Use eco-certifications for vegetable tanning to aid customs verification of preparation level
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics raw crust; retail-ready sheets better fit 'further prepared'
• Test for composition leather traits to steer clear of 4115 misclassification