Horsehide Sole Leather for Boots from Japan
Thick horsehide leather, fat-liquored and dried for stiff boot soles, providing superior grip and longevity. Under 4107.99.60.50 as equine sole leather, further prepared after crusting, without hair per chapter exclusions.
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
• Include veterinary certs confirming no prohibited animal origins like dogs per note (c)
• Thickness gauging (>4mm) helps substantiate sole vs. lining leather claims
• Ship in sides or bends to avoid set classification shifts