Bovine Sole Leather Hide
Full-grain, unsplit bovine leather prepared after tanning, specifically finished for use in shoe soles due to its high density and durability. Classified under HTS 4107.91.60.50 as sole leather from bovine animals, without hair, distinct from upper leather. It undergoes processes ensuring strength for high-wear applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If finished primarily for shoe uppers
Same subheading but distinguishes upper leather from sole leather based on intended use and thickness.
If only crust (retanned, fat-liquored but not fully prepared)
Chapter notes exclude crust leather from 4107; it falls under vegetable-tanned crust hides in 4104.
If made from composition leather
Chapter defines composition leather separately in 4115, not qualifying as full-grain bovine leather.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tanning process documentation to confirm it's beyond crusting and qualifies as 'further prepared' per chapter notes
• Provide lab tests proving suitability for sole use (density >0.8g/cm³) to avoid reclassification as upper leather
• Label clearly as 'sole leather' and include CITES certification if from endangered bovine sources
Related Products under HTS 4107.91.60.50
Buffalo Sole Leather Side
Full-grain unsplit side of water buffalo leather, further prepared post-tanning for sole applications, offering superior abrasion resistance. Falls under HTS 4107.91.60.50 as sole leather from buffalo (bovine family), without hair on. Ideal for heavy-duty footwear like work boots.
Water Buffalo Sole Leather Sheet
Large sheets of full-grain unsplit water buffalo sole leather, prepared post-crusting for high-impact shoe soles. HTS 4107.91.60.50 applies to this buffalo-derived product as unsplit full-grain sole leather.
Equine Sole Leather Full Grain
Unsplit full-grain leather from equine hides (e.g., horse), further prepared after tanning specifically for sole leather due to its tough fiber structure. HTS 4107.91.60.50 covers this as sole leather in the bovine/equine category, excluding hair-on or heading 4114 leathers.
Cowhide Sole Leather for Work Boots
Heavy-duty full-grain unsplit cowhide leather, tanned and finished for sole use in safety footwear, providing oil and heat resistance. Classified in HTS 4107.91.60.50 as other full-grain unsplit sole leather from bovine animals.
Horsehide Sole Leather for Orthopedic Shoes
Full-grain unsplit horsehide leather further prepared for durable orthopedic shoe soles, emphasizing flexibility and wear resistance. Fits HTS 4107.91.60.50 as equine sole leather, other than upper.
Full Grain Bovine Sole Leather Bend
Bend cuts from full-grain unsplit bovine leather, tanned and finished for shoe sole production, known for uniform thickness. Classified under HTS 4107.91.60.50 as sole leather, distinguishing from flexible upper leather.