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.

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%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104.49.50Lower: 38.3% vs 40%

If split, not full grain unsplit

Buffalo splits in crust state go to 4104.49 for other splits, vs full grain under 4104.41.

4114.20Lower: 11.6% vs 40%

If from hides ≤8 kg after tanning

Smaller tanned bovine hides (under weight threshold) classify in 4114, excluding full-size bovine crust.

4106.22.00Lower: 37.4% vs 40%

If vegetable-tanned crust

Vegetable tanned crust hides shift to 4106, separate from chrome-tanned crust in 4104.

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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