Bovine Sole Leather Hide

Full-grain, unsplit bovine leather prepared after tanning specifically for use in shoe soles, derived from whole hides without hair. It falls under HTS 4107.11.60.60 as sole leather of bovine animals, distinguished by its durability and thickness suitable for high-wear sole applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4107.19.50Lower: 37.8% vs 38.3%

If split rather than unsplit

Splitting the full-grain leather changes classification to grain splits under a different subheading.

4114.10.00Lower: 38.2% vs 38.3%

If from hides 4.8 m² or larger

Large bovine hides exceeding size threshold fall under heading 4114 for specific heavyweight leathers.

4107.12.10Lower: 35% vs 38.3%

If vegetable-tanned

Vegetable tanning process for full-grain unsplit leather uses a dedicated subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify tanning process documentation to confirm it's beyond reversible pre-tanning, as per chapter notes for headings 4104-4106

Provide certificates of origin and leather thickness specs to avoid misclassification as upper leather

Ensure no hair on hides; inspect for compliance with chapter exclusions for hairy skins