Leather Cowboy Boot Upper from Germany
A pre-formed upper made from genuine leather or composition leather, designed for assembly into adult cowboy boots. It features stitched detailing and shaft construction typical for western-style footwear. Classified under HTS 6406.10.10.00 as a formed leather upper for other persons (adults), not outer soles or stiffeners.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify leather origin complies with Chapter 64 notes (headings 4107, 4112-4114); provide tannery certificates
• Ensure upper is fully formed but not attached to any sole
• Common pitfall: classifying incomplete vamps as parts under 6406.90