Cotton Shoe Lace Replacement from China
Braided cotton laces with aglets for replacing shoelaces in casual footwear, pre-cut to standard lengths. This made-up article fits HTS 6307.90.5020 under 'footwear lacings or similar,' excluding unfinished yarns. Commonly imported for aftermarket shoe repair kits.
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
• Ensure aglets are plastic or metal-tipped to qualify as finished lacings, not raw cord
• Document colorfastness tests for compliance with textile import regulations