Vegetable-Tanned Bovine Sole Leather from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Label tanning method (vegetable vs chrome) clearly, as it affects perceived crust status per notes
• Provide proof of whole hide form to differentiate from split or 4114 cuts
• Watch for set sales with uppers; could trigger set classification changes