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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from goat or sheep, not bovine
Non-bovine/equine leathers fall under different subheadings like 4107.22, per chapter exclusions for specific animal types.
If crust only, not further prepared
Crust leather (retanned but not fully finished) stays in 4104; further preparation like sole finishing moves it to 4107.
If cut into leather uppers for gloves
Repurposed for apparel like gloves shifts from sole-specific to dressed leather in Chapter 42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab tests confirming oil content and thickness suitable for soles to distinguish from upper leather during customs inspection
• Ensure supplier declarations specify 'non-reversible tanning' to comply with chapter note (a) for headings 4104-4106 exclusions
• Avoid common pitfalls by separating sole leather from mixed shipments of upper leather to prevent reclassification of the entire lot
Related Products 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.
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.