Equine Sole Leather Hide
Prepared equine (horse) leather from whole hides, treated for sole leather durability without hair, post-tanning. HTS 4107.19.60.50 applies to this non-heading 4114 whole skin sole leather of equine animals. Used in equestrian and work boot soles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If upper leather, not sole
Same hierarchy but distinguishes upper from sole leather in prior subheading.
If raw with hair on
Chapter notes explicitly place certain raw haired hides here before tanning.
If for retail footwear use as component
If cut and used in finished footwear sold retail, it shifts to Chapter 64 footwear category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use species-specific documentation for equine origin, as chapter notes limit inclusions to specific animals
• Ensure no wool/hair on, per exclusions; provide dyeing or fat-liquoring records if crust-processed
• Test for composition leather traits to avoid heading 4115 misclassification
Related Products under HTS 4107.19.60.50
Bovine Sole Leather Hide
Full bovine leather hide prepared after tanning or crusting, specifically treated for use in shoe soles, without hair on. It falls under HTS 4107.19.60.50 as whole hide sole leather of bovine animals, not covered by heading 4114. This leather is thick, durable, and designed for high-wear applications like footwear bottoms.
Buffalo Sole Leather Skin
Whole buffalo skin leather, tanned and prepared post-crusting for sole applications, hairless and unsplit. Classified under HTS 4107.19.60.50 as bovine (including buffalo) whole sole leather further prepared after tanning. Ideal for heavy-duty boot soles due to its toughness.
Vegetable-Tanned Bovine Sole Leather
Whole bovine hides vegetable-tanned and further prepared as sole leather, hairless for footwear bottoms. Falls under HTS 4107.19.60.50 as other whole sole leather prepared after tanning or crusting. Eco-friendly option prized for natural durability.
Oak Bark Tanned Buffalo Sole Leather
Buffalo whole skins oak bark tanned into thick sole leather, fully prepared post-crust, no hair. HTS 4107.19.60.50 covers this as bovine-inclusive sole leather from whole hides. Traditional choice for high-end cobblers.
Chrome-Tanned Equine Sole Leather
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.
Retanned Bovine Sole Leather Crust
Whole bovine hides retanned, colored, and fat-liquored into sole leather crust before drying, hairless. Per chapter notes, this qualifies under HTS 4107.19.60.50 as further prepared sole leather. Versatile for custom sole bending.