Bovine Grain Split Lining Leather for Shoes
This is a thin, flexible grain split leather from bovine hides, further prepared after tanning, with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet, specifically classified as lining leather under HTS 4107.12.10.40. It is used primarily as inner lining in footwear to provide comfort and durability without the hair on. The leather undergoes processes like retanning or fat-liquoring to achieve the required suppleness for shoe interiors.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designated as upper leather rather than lining
Same hierarchy but for upper leather used in outer shoe components, differentiated by intended end-use and thickness.
If from splits exceeding 28 square feet
Grain splits from larger hides fall under a different subheading based on unit surface area threshold.
If processed into parchment-dressed or metallized leather
Special preparations like parchment-dressing move it to heading 4114 for distinct leather types.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the unit surface area does not exceed 28 square feet per hide to avoid reclassification; obtain tannery certificates confirming 'lining leather' processing and bovine origin
• Ensure CITES compliance if from protected species and label fiber content accurately to prevent customs holds
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Buffalo Grain Split Lining Leather for Handbags
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Calfskin Grain Split Lining Leather for Gloves
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Equine Grain Split Lining Leather for Belts
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Bovine Lining Leather Sheets for Furniture Upholstery
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Cowhide Grain Split Lining for Jacket Linings
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Buffalo Calf Lining Leather for Wallet Interiors
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