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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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