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Buffalo Sole Leather Sheet

Full-grain unsplit sole leather from whole buffalo hides, further prepared after tanning for sole manufacturing. Classified in HTS 4107.11.60.60 due to its bovine (buffalo) origin, hair-free status, and designation as sole leather for footwear bottoms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+37.5%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4107.91Lower: 14.9% vs 40.8%

If parchment-dressed

Parchment-dressing process shifts classification within the same heading but different subheading.

4107Same rate: 40.8%

If equine animal origin

Equine hides, even for sole use, classified separately from bovine/buffalo.

6406.10.77Lower: 31.2% vs 40.8%

If already made into outer soles

Finished outer soles of leather are classified in Chapter 64 as footwear parts.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include lab tests confirming sole leather properties like abrasion resistance to differentiate from upper leather

• Declare exact surface area measurements to rule out heading 4114 applicability

• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no fat-liquoring beyond crust stage without proper crust documentation

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