Bovine Full Grain Crust Sole Leather
High-quality full-grain bovine crust leather in dry state for shoe soles, tanned without hair removal beyond crust. Specifically for sole leather under 4104.49.40 as other crust types. Provides excellent abrasion resistance for outsoles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 5% | +35.0% | 40% |
| π²π½Mexico | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| π©πͺGermany | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| π―π΅Japan | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wet blue (chrome-tanned wet not crust)
Pre-crust wet-tanned hides classify in 4105, while dry crust is 4104.
If formed into outer soles
Pre-formed leather soles become Chapter 64 footwear parts.
If not specifically upper or sole leather
General crust leather without upper/sole designation uses 4104.49.50.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Specify sole thickness (>1.5mm typically) in commercial invoice to support classification
β’ Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial parts, which could invoke different quota treatments
β’ Include lab analysis for tanning type, distinguishing from reversible processes in chapter notes
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