Women's Pigskin Tennis Shoes from China
Women's tennis shoes with pigskin leather uppers and non-marking rubber soles featuring herringbone tread for clay courts, qualifying as sports footwear. Under 6403.19.70.31 due to pigskin uppers and design for tennis (cleat-like traction per note).
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
• CBP may require proof tennis-specific design distinguishes from casual sneakers
• Ensure pigskin declaration matches lab certificates for leather sub-type