Vegetable-Tanned Equine Sole Bends from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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