Leather Pilot Boots for Adults from China
Soft leather ankle boots with rubber soles modeled after aviator styles for general adult use. Leather upper qualifies under 6403.91.90 as non-sports, other persons footwear. Lacks specialized sporting features.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Emphasize casual/fashion end-use over aviation to avoid end-use investigations
• Sample testing for leather authenticity prevents disputes at entry
• Declare unit value per pair accurately for 'other' subheading rates