Men's Full-Grain Leather Sneakers from China

Premium full-grain leather sneakers for men styled as gym trainers with textured rubber soles. HTS 6403.99.60.40 for other tennis/training shoes with leather uppers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26%

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

Full-grain certs prevent disputes over 'bonded' leather downgrades

Avoid set sales with socks/apparel—classifies as composite goods

CBP exams common; have surface area diagrams ready