Ballet-Inspired Leather Wooden Platform Pumps from China
Elegant pumps with soft leather uppers, pointed toe, and substantial wooden platform heel counterbalanced by rubber forefoot sole. HTS 6403.99.20 applies due to the wooden base/platform element.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Heel platforms must be integral wood; stacked leather heels classify differently
• Test for water resistance if claiming protective features, avoiding .91 subheadings
• Ensure commercial invoices specify HTS for platforms to prevent exam delays