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
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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