Buffalo Sole Grain Splits for Hiking Boot Outsoles from China
Robust water buffalo grain split leather for outsoles of hiking boots, fat-liquored post-crusting for water resistance. HTS 4107.92.60 designates it as sole leather from other grain splits of bovine animals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Certify thickness and density for sole use; thin splits risk upper leather duty
• Avoid mixing with upper leather in shipments; segregate for customs
• Trace supply chain to confirm post-tanning prep, not crust-only