Vegetable-Tanned Bovine Sole Leather from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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