Women's Leather Espadrille Platform Wedges from China
Stylish wedge heels with jute-wrapped wooden platforms, full leather uppers, and rubber outer soles, lacking inner soles or metal toe-caps. The wooden base qualifies under HTS 6403.99.10.00 despite espadrille styling, as leather defines the upper.
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 doesn't alter wooden base classification; focus on platform's primary wood composition
• Ensure import invoices specify 'no inner sole' to prevent reclassification during examination
• Conduct material testing for upper leather authenticity to avoid textile misclassification pitfalls