Cotton Shoe Laces from China
Flat or round laces made entirely from cotton yarns, used primarily for lacing footwear such as sneakers and boots. These qualify under HTS 6307.90.50.10 as 'footwear lacings' of cotton, distinct from other textile articles due to their specific lacing function. They are typically sold in bulk for manufacturing or retail replacement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify 100% cotton composition via lab tests to meet the 'of cotton' subheading; blends over 5% other fibers may shift classification
• Provide detailed invoices specifying length, width, and end treatments (e.g
• aglets) to avoid misclassification as narrow woven fabrics