Bovine Grain Split Upper Leather for Safety Shoes
This is full-grain upper leather made from bovine grain splits, unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet, further prepared after tanning for use in manufacturing safety footwear. It falls under HTS 4107.12.10.20 as upper leather of bovines, without hair, specifically grain splits suitable for shoe uppers due to its durability and flexibility.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designated primarily as lining leather
Same material but classified as lining leather under 4107.12.10.40 if intended for shoe linings rather than uppers.
If from equine animals
Equine grain splits of similar size and preparation fall under 4107.19, separate from bovine in the hierarchy.
If only crust or reversibly tanned
Chapter notes exclude crust leather or reversibly tanned hides from 4104-4106, pushing to 4107 only if further prepared.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify unit surface area ≤2.6 m² with precise measurements and documentation to avoid reclassification to larger hides
• Provide tanning process certificates confirming 'further prepared after tanning' status and no hair on, as per chapter notes
• Label clearly as 'upper leather' with end-use declarations for footwear to prevent misclassification as lining or other leather
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