Unisex Leather Espadrille Platform Ankle Shoes from China
Espadrille-style ankle shoes with jute-wrapped wooden platform bases, full leather uppers, and rubber outer soles, lacking an inner sole or metal toe-cap. HTS 6403.91.11.00 applies due to the wooden platform and predominant leather upper surface area.
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
• Document jute wrapping on wood doesn't alter base classification; focus on wood as primary platform
• Test for sole-ground contact material to confirm rubber/plastics dominance
• Watch for reclassification if reinforcements cover >50% of upper surface area