Chrome-Tanned Equine Sole Leather from Japan
Whole equine hides chrome-tanned and prepared for sole use, hair removed, durable finish. Classified in HTS 4107.19.60.50 for other whole sole leather further prepared after crusting. Common in modern waterproof boot soles.
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
• Include chemical analysis for chrome content to verify post-crust preparation
• Avoid retail packaging that implies finished goods; keep as bulk hides
• Screen for birdskin or waste exclusions per chapter notes