Chrome-Tanned Buffalo Sole Leather from Japan
Chrome-tanned buffalo leather optimized for flexible yet tough soles in casual shoes, with split layers for weight reduction. HTS 4107.99.60.50 applies to other split sole leather from buffalo (bovine), further prepared including crust retanning per note (b).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Detail chrome vs. veg tanning in invoices to match subheading preparation descriptions
• Inspect for birdskin or waste exclusions under chapter notes (a) and (b)
• Pair with end-use declarations for sole manufacturing to justify against upper leather