Buffalo Wet-Blue Sole Leather for Boots

Heavy buffalo hide wet-blue tanned, full grain unsplit, for rugged boot soles. Fits HTS 4104.11.40 as bovine wet-state sole leather without further preparation or hair. Thick hides provide abrasion resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

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Alternative Classifications

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4104.19Lower: 13.3% vs 40%

If crust bovine full grain unsplit

Dried wet-blue becomes crust under note (b), to 4104.19.

6406.10.77Lower: 28.7% vs 40%

If made into outer sole parts

Processed into sole components shifts to chapter 64 footwear parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure thickness; sole leather typically >2mm to distinguish from upper

Batch test for tanning reversibility per chapter note (a)

Use refrigerated containers for long shipments to avoid drying

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