Buffalo Crust Sole Leather from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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