Bovine Lining Leather for Shoe Interiors

This is thin, flexible bovine leather prepared after tanning, specifically classified as lining leather under HTS 4107.19.10.40 due to its use in shoe linings. It comes from whole hides with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet and lacks hair, making it ideal for comfortable inner layers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4107.19.50.00Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If unit surface area exceeds 28 square feet

Larger hides of bovines shift to other surface area categories within the same heading group.

4114.10.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If derived from hides less than 17 kg in weight

Leather from lighter weight hides, even if used for lining, falls under heading 4114 for specific small hides.

6406.10.77Lower: 28.7% vs 35%

If fully assembled into shoe uppers

When processed into finished shoe parts, it becomes an upper assembly rather than raw leather.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify unit surface area documentation to confirm ≤28 sq ft per hide; ensure certificate of origin for preferential duty treatment; avoid misclassification by specifying 'lining' end-use in invoices