Men's Suede Welt Monk Strap Shoes from China
Men's single monk strap shoes in suede leather upper, Goodyear welted with leather sole, ankle-covering height for sophistication. Classifies in HTS 6403.51.30.30 as men's other welt footwear, where suede counts as leather per chapter note 3(b). Buckle hardware excluded from material calc.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Document suede as heading 4107/4112-14 leather; ignore buckle area in upper calc per note 4(a)
• Common issue: undervaluing premium Italian leathers
• File with detailed invoices