Equine Chrome Tanned Sole Leather

Chrome-tanned leather from equine hides, prepared for heavy-duty shoe soles with water resistance and strength. Further processed after crusting, hair-free, for work boots and equestrian footwear. Classed in HTS 4107.99.60 as other sole leather.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

4107.19.50Lower: 37.8% vs 40%

If full hides rather than sides

Whole equine hides further prepared are in 4107.19, while sides are in 'other, including sides'.

6403.99.60Lower: 26% vs 40%

If formed into outer soles

Leather outer soles ready for footwear are classified as parts in Chapter 64.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify equine origin in invoices, as mixed bovine/equine shipments may require separate declarations

Provide proof of non-reversible tanning to differentiate from 4101-4103 crust per notes

Check for splits; unsplit sole leather stays here, but thin splits might go to 4107.99.00

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