Bovine Grain Split Leather for Shoe Uppers

This is a full-grain split leather derived from bovine hides, further prepared after tanning or crusting, without hair on, and not classified as fancy. It falls under HTS 4107.92.70 as it is a grain split, other than those of heading 4114, used primarily for manufacturing shoe uppers. The leather undergoes processes like retanning and fat-liquoring to achieve durability suitable for footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5%+35.0%40%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5%+10.0%15%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5%+10.0%15%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany5%+10.0%15%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

4107.91.70Same rate: 40%

If flesh split rather than grain split

Flesh splits are classified separately under 4107.91 as they lack the outer grain surface, changing the subheading.

4104.41Lower: 13.3% vs 40%

If crust leather not further prepared beyond retanning or fat-liquoring

Crust leather prior to full preparation after crusting falls in 4104; only further processed leather goes to 4107.

6406.10.77.00Lower: 28.7% vs 40%

If already made into finished uppers for footwear

Once assembled into shoe uppers, it becomes a footwear part under Chapter 64, not raw prepared leather.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify the leather is from bovine or equine animals and confirm it is a grain split via documentation from the tanner to avoid misclassification

โ€ข Ensure certificates of origin and tanning process details are provided, as reversible tanning processes reclassify to 4101-4103