Equine Chrome-Tanned Upper Leather

Chrome-tanned upper leather from equine hides, prepared after crusting without hair, suitable for high-end shoe uppers. Classified under HTS 4107.99.60.10 as other upper leather of equine animals, distinct from sole leather or heading 4114 products. Offers flexibility and water resistance for premium footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

4105.30.00.00Lower: 37% vs 40%

If pre-tanned crust only

Reversible pre-tanned or crust equine leather remains in 4105, not advanced to 4107 preparation.

4107.91.80Lower: 37.4% vs 40%

If full-grain unsplit

Full-grain, unsplit bovine/equine leather for uppers uses 4107.91, differing from 'other' splits.

6406.10.77.00Lower: 28.7% vs 40%

If already assembled into shoe uppers

Finished uppers made from this leather classify as parts of footwear under Chapter 64.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis proving chrome tanning and post-crusting processes; ensure no reversible tanning

Differentiate from raw equine hides with hair on, which go to Chapter 43

Bundle with footwear assembly plans if questioned on end-use

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Bovine Full Grain Upper Leather

Full grain upper leather derived from bovine hides, further prepared after tanning or crusting, without hair on, designed specifically for shoe uppers. It meets the criteria of HTS 4107.99.60.10 as it is other upper leather of bovine animals, not covered by heading 4114. This leather provides durability and a premium finish for footwear applications.

Buffalo Split Upper Leather

Split upper leather from buffalo hides, further prepared after tanning or crusting, hair-free, intended for shoe uppers. Falls under HTS 4107.99.60.10 as other upper leather, including splits, of bovine (buffalo) animals beyond heading 4114. Provides cost-effective durability for mid-range footwear.

Corrected Grain Bovine Upper Leather

Corrected grain upper leather from bovine hides, parchment-dressed after crusting, without hair, for shoe uppers. HTS 4107.99.60.10 covers this as other upper leather prepared beyond basic tanning, excluding 4114. The correction enhances surface uniformity for aesthetic footwear.

Equine Parchment-Dressed Upper Leather

Parchment-dressed upper leather from equine animals, further prepared without hair on, for upper shoe components. Classified in HTS 4107.99.60.10 as other upper leather, explicitly including parchment-dressed types of equine origin. Known for its smooth texture in dress shoes.

Buffalo Vegetable-Tanned Upper Leather

Vegetable-tanned upper leather from buffalo, post-crusting preparation, hair-free splits for shoe uppers. HTS 4107.99.60.10 includes this as other upper leather of bovine (buffalo), not heading 4114. Eco-friendly tanning appeals to sustainable footwear brands.

Bovine Retanned Upper Leather Sides

Retanned upper leather sides from bovine hides, further prepared after crusting per chapter note (b), without hair. HTS 4107.99.60.10 for other upper leather including sides, excluding 4114. Ideal for bulk shoe production.