Equine Sole Leather Crust for Work Boots
Dry crust equine leather tanned for sole applications in heavy-duty work boots, without hair and not further prepared. Classified under 4104.49.40 as other crust leather for soles from equine animals. Its thickness and tempering suit high-wear sole construction.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vegetable-tanned rather than chrome-tanned
Vegetable-tanned crust leather uses 4104.49.10, while other tanning methods fall under 4104.49.40.
If vegetable-tanned and further prepared
Vegetable-tanned leather with additional finishing classifies in 4106, beyond crust stage of 4104.
If from swine rather than equine/bovine
Swine crust leather shifts to 4114, as chapter 41 separates it from bovine/equine headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm equine species documentation, as bovine and equine share the heading but require origin proof for quotas
• Measure thickness to distinguish sole (typically >2.5mm) from upper leather, preventing misclassification
• Ensure no reversible tanning process was used, per chapter notes directing reversible tanned hides to 4101-4103
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