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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bend or lining leather
Crust designated for bends/linings has separate subheading from upper/sole.
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
Related Products under HTS 4104.49.40.60
Cowhide Crust Upper Leather
Tanned cowhide in dry crust form, specifically prepared as upper leather for footwear, without hair on and not further finished. It falls under HTS 4104.49.40.60 as bovine crust leather designated for shoe uppers, in the dry state. This semi-finished leather is ideal for manufacturers crafting premium leather shoes.
Full-Grain Bovine Crust Upper Leather
Unsplit, full-grain cowhide in dry crust form for premium shoe uppers, tanned without hair on. Under HTS 4104.49.40.60 as other crust hides further specified for upper leather. Used by high-end shoemakers for natural texture.
Cow Upper Leather Crust Sheets
Sheets of cowhide crust leather prepared for shoe uppers, dry tanned, hairless. Falls under HTS 4104.49.40.60 as other crust for upper leather. Sold in bulk to tanners.
Buffalo Sole Leather Dry Crust
Dry crust buffalo leather for soles, tanned without further preparation. HTS 4104.49.40.60 for other upper/sole crust. High abrasion resistance.
Bovine Mixed Hide Crust Upper
Blended bovine crust hides for uppers, dry state. HTS 4104.49.40.60.
Horse Upper Crust Leather
Equine crust for uppers. HTS 4104.49.40.60.