Vegetable-Tanned Bovine Sole Leather from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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