Men's Leather Tennis Shoes from China
All-leather tennis shoes for men with herringbone rubber tread soles, designed for hard court play without spikes. Classified in HTS 6403.99.60.40 as 'tennis shoes' for men, leather upper predominant, not meeting sports footwear spike criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Photographic evidence of upper surface area helps CBP verify leather dominance during exams
• Declare training/tennis designation explicitly; vague 'sneakers' invites scrutiny