Vegetable-Tanned Buffalo Crust Sole Leather

Vegetable-tanned buffalo hide crust in dry state for shoe soles, hair-free and not further prepared. Classed in HTS 4104.49.40.60 for other crust upper/sole leather from buffalo (bovine). Eco-friendly option for sturdy footwear.

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.

4104.49.30Lower: 37.4% vs 40%

If bend or lining leather

Crust designated for bends/linings has separate subheading from upper/sole.

4115.10.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If made from leather waste or composition

Chapter defines composition leather strictly as reconstituted waste in 4115.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document tanning method (vegetable vs chrome) as it affects quality claims but not HTS here

Check for splits; unsplit crust stays in this subheading