Equine Sole Leather Crust Hide

Tanned equine hide in dry crust state, full grain unsplit, prepared specifically for sole leather in footwear applications. Classified under HTS 4104.41.40 as sole leather from equine animals without hair on, not further prepared. Its dense fiber structure suits high-wear sole bottoms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China5%+35.0%40%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico5%+10.0%15%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada5%+10.0%15%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany5%+10.0%15%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan5%+10.0%15%

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Alternative Classifications

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

4104Same rate: 40%

If in wet rather than dry crust state

Wet state equine crust leather uses 4104.21, separate from dry state full grain in 4104.41.

6406.10Lower: 14.5% vs 40%

If cut into shapes or strips for soles

Pre-cut sole leather pieces are outer soles of Chapter 64, not tanned hides of Chapter 41.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm equine origin via CITES documentation if applicable, and ensure crust process documentation to distinguish from raw or wet hides

β€’ Test for thickness and tempering suitable for soles; improper docs can lead to classification as general crust leather

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