Waxed Cotton Shoelaces from China
Waxed cotton laces for leather boots, preventing slippage and water absorption. HTS 6307.90.50 includes these as footwear lacings, finished with wax but not heavily coated per subheading notes. Traditional beewax treatment preserves natural look.
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
• Quantify wax % (<5% typically) to stay out of 6304.20 insecticide-coated subheading
• Natural wax sourcing docs for organic claims
• Fray-proof ends essential for made-up status