Buffalo Crust Sole Leather
Dry crust buffalo hide, full grain unsplit, tanned for sole leather used in shoe bottoms. Not further prepared beyond crust processes, hair removed. Fits 4104.41.40.60 as other bovine/equine crust leather specified for soles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If split, not full grain unsplit
Buffalo splits in crust state go to 4104.49 for other splits, vs full grain under 4104.41.
If from hides ≤8 kg after tanning
Smaller tanned bovine hides (under weight threshold) classify in 4114, excluding full-size bovine crust.
If vegetable-tanned crust
Vegetable tanned crust hides shift to 4106, separate from chrome-tanned crust in 4104.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Test thickness and density to confirm sole leather suitability; mislabeling as upper can trigger audits
• Provide lab analysis showing crust processing (fat-liquored, dried) without reversible tanning
• Avoid packaging with finished goods to prevent classification as further prepared under 4107
Related Products under HTS 4104.41.40.60
Cowhide Crust Upper Leather for Footwear
Tanned cowhide in dry crust state, full grain unsplit, prepared as upper leather for shoe uppers. It lacks hair and is not further finished beyond crust processing like retanning or fat-liquoring. Classifies under 4104.41.40.60 as bovine crust upper leather, other than sole leather.
Bovine Full Grain Crust Leather for Belts
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Buffalo Hide Dry Crust Sole Leather Sheets
Full grain unsplit buffalo crust in dry sheets for shoe sole production. Tanned without hair, crust only. 4104.41.40.60 for other sole leather.
Bovine Crust Leather for Wallet Exteriors
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Cow Upper Crust for Orthopedic Shoes
Full grain cow crust dry, unsplit upper leather for therapeutic footwear. Hairless, crust only. HTS 4104.41.40.60.
Buffalo Full Grain Crust for Sandal Uppers
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