Water Buffalo Wet Grain Split Sole Leather from Japan
Grain split from water buffalo hides, chrome-tanned to wet-blue for shoe soles. Falls under 4104.11.40.60 as other sole leather in wet state, not further prepared. Ideal for heavy-duty work boots.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• Test for split vs full grain via microscopy if disputed by customs
• Declare thickness and weight per sqm to confirm sole suitability