Oak-Tanned Bovine Sole Leather
Vegetable oak-tanned sole leather from bovine grain splits, finished for high-density shoe soling. Under HTS 4107.92.60.50 as further prepared sole leather, not crust. Chapter notes confirm it excludes reversible processes or hair-on hides.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as 'other' leather not specified for uppers or soles
Lack of sole-specific finishing moves it to the residual 'other' subheading.
If raw with reversible pre-tanning only
Reversible processes keep it as raw hides in 4101 per note (a).
If imported as parts of finished soles in footwear
Sole leather in assembled footwear parts shifts to Chapter 64.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document tanning method (e.g
• oak bark) to prove further preparation beyond crust
• Ensure no pre-tanning waste; chapter excludes parings
Related Products under HTS 4107.92.60.50
Bovine Sole Leather Sheets
Full-grain bovine leather sheets specifically prepared for use in shoe soles, tanned and finished to provide high durability and water resistance. Classified under HTS 4107.92.60.50 as sole leather from grain splits of bovine animals, further prepared after tanning or crusting without hair. It meets the criteria for sole leather due to its thickness and strength suited for bottom wear.
Buffalo Hide Sole Leather
Heavy-duty sole leather derived from buffalo hides, processed from grain splits to withstand abrasion in footwear bottoms. Falls under HTS 4107.92.60.50 as sole leather of bovine (including buffalo) animals, further prepared post-tanning without hair on. Its robust structure distinguishes it from upper or lining leathers.
Chrome-Tanned Sole Leather for Boots
Chrome-tanned grain split leather from buffalo hides, optimized for rugged boot soles with flex and grip. HTS 4107.92.60.50 designates it as sole leather, further prepared after tanning or crusting. Distinguishes from upper leather by density and purpose.
Vegetable-Tanned Equine Sole Bends
Vegetable-tanned bends (side cuts) of equine grain splits for premium shoe soles. Classified in 4107.92.60.50 as sole leather further prepared, per chapter definitions excluding crust or raw states. Ideal for resole work.
Equine Sole Leather Panels
Sole leather panels from equine hides, tanned and split to grain for superior flexibility and wear in boot soles. HTS 4107.92.60.50 covers this as other grain split sole leather from equine animals, prepared after crusting. Excludes hair-on or reversible tanning per chapter notes.
Full Grain Bovine Soling Leather
Full grain splits from bovine hides, tanned for soling with natural surface intact for traction. HTS 4107.92.60.50 applies to this sole leather, not heading 4114. Further processing ensures it's not crust.