Water Buffalo Full Grain Leather for Safety Boot Soles from China
Unsplit full grain water buffalo leather prepared for industrial safety boot soles, emphasizing toughness. Under HTS 4107.91.60 as unsplit full grains of buffalo (bovine), other upper/sole leather post-crusting. Exceeds standard wear standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify thickness >4mm for sole use; thinner may be seen as upper
• Declare as 'other' full grain; specific tannage like chrome goes to 4107.91.20
• Trace supply chain for forced labor compliance in high-risk origins