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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104.49Lower: 13.3% vs 38.3%

If crust-level preparation only

Crust includes retanned but not fully finished, per note (b).

4113.90Lower: 11.6% vs 38.3%

If from goat/kid hides mistakenly

Different animal origins shift to heading 4113.

4205.00.40.00Lower: 36.8% vs 38.3%

If shaped into leather straps for soling

Pre-shaped sole components become Chapter 42 articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify vegetable tanning to differentiate from chrome for eco-labels

Declare as bends/sides to match 'other, including sides' hierarchy

Avoid generic leather declarations; specify sole use

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Full Grain Bovine Soling Leather

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