Sole leather
Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 4114: > Whole hides and skins: > Grain splits: > Other: > Other: > Upper leather; sole leather > Sole leather
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4107.12.60.60
Bovine Sole Leather Hide
Full-grain bovine leather prepared from whole hides and grain splits, specifically treated for durability and water resistance to serve as soles for footwear. It falls under HTS 4107.12.60.60 as sole leather of bovine animals, further prepared after tanning or crusting, without hair on. This classification distinguishes it from upper leather due to its thickness and intended use in high-wear sole applications.
Buffalo Grain Split Sole Leather
Heavy-duty sole leather derived from water buffalo grain splits, chrome-tanned and fat-liquored for flexibility and abrasion resistance in boot soles. Classified under HTS 4107.12.60.60 as it meets the criteria for further prepared bovine (buffalo) leather from grain splits, designated for sole use. Excludes hair-on or reversible tanning per chapter provisions.
Equine Sole Leather for Work Boots
Vegetable-tanned equine leather from grain splits, designed for heavy-duty work boot soles with high tensile strength and natural water resistance. It qualifies for HTS 4107.12.60.60 as further prepared leather of equine animals from grain splits, specifically for sole applications, excluding parchment-dressed or hair-on variants.
Vegetable Tanned Buffalo Sole Leather
Eco-friendly vegetable-tanned sole leather from buffalo grain splits, prized for orthopedic shoe soles due to natural firmness. Fits HTS 4107.12.60.60 as further prepared buffalo (bovine) leather without hair, from grain splits for sole use. Complies with crust definitions including fat-liquoring.
Heavy Duty Equine Grain Split Sole
Thick equine grain split leather, retanned and stuffed for resilience in safety footwear soles. Classified in HTS 4107.12.60.60 for equine sole leather from grain splits, post-crust preparation. Excludes waste or composition per chapter notes.
Industrial Buffalo Sole Leather Rolls
Rolls of buffalo grain split sole leather for machinery belting and heavy industrial footwear, chrome-free tanned. Under HTS 4107.12.60.60 as prepared sole leather from whole buffalo hides' splits. Non-composition, full hides basis.
Safety Shoe Bovine Sole Leather
Oil-resistant bovine grain split leather for safety shoe soles, meeting ANSI standards for puncture resistance. HTS 4107.12.60.60 covers this further prepared sole leather from bovine whole hides. Excludes reversible processes.
Custom Orthopedic Equine Sole Leather
Specially tanned equine grain split leather for custom orthopedic shoe soles, with enhanced cushioning properties. Classified HTS 4107.12.60.60 for equine sole leather further prepared after crusting from splits. Pure leather, no composition.
Chrome-Tanned Bovine Sole Leather Sheets
Sheets of chrome-tanned bovine grain split leather, finished to 4-5 oz thickness for shoe sole bending and stitching properties. Under HTS 4107.12.60.60 for its preparation as sole leather from whole hides' grain splits, post-tanning and crusting. Differentiated by use and non-reversible processing.
Oak Bark Tanned Bovine Sole Leather
Traditional oak bark vegetable-tanned bovine sole leather from grain splits, used in bespoke shoe making for superior stitchability. HTS 4107.12.60.60 applies to this further prepared, hairless sole leather of bovine origin. Meets crust retanning criteria.