Equine Sole Leather Crust Hide from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm equine origin via CITES documentation if applicable, and ensure crust process documentation to distinguish from raw or wet hides
• Test for thickness and tempering suitable for soles; improper docs can lead to classification as general crust leather