Equine Sole Leather Whole Skin from Germany
A complete equine skin tanned and finished as durable sole leather for shoe bottoms and heavy-duty footwear. Classified in HTS 4107.19.60 due to its preparation after crusting as sole leather from whole equine hides without hair. Its robust thickness and tempering suit high-wear applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for fat-liquoring and retanning processes to ensure 'further prepared' status beyond crust definition
• Label clearly as 'sole leather' with thickness specs (>1.2mm typical) to prevent confusion with upper leather
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial parts; retail-ready hides stay in finished leather headings