Equine Sole Leather Crust Hide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
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