Composition Leather Piston Cups from Germany
Piston cups made from composition leather used in pneumatic cylinders and compressors for airtight sealing. They withstand mechanical stress in technical industrial equipment. Falls under HTS 4205.00.10.00 for technical leather articles in machinery.
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
• Include engineering drawings showing mechanical integration to confirm technical use
• Label fiber content accurately; pitfall is reclassification if deemed apparel accessory
• Obtain supplier affidavits for composition leather to prevent Chapter 39 disputes