Vegetable Tanned Buffalo Sole Leather from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• Certify vegetable tanning agents to appeal to green import programs and verify non-chrome status
• Document split origin from whole hides to avoid disputes over 4107.11 vs 4107.12
• Watch for undervaluation penalties—use fair market tanning costs in invoices