Women's Leather Espadrilles from China

Summer espadrilles with leather vamp uppers and rubber tread soles on jute base. Qualifies for 6403.99.90 as women's other footwear over $2.50/pair; rubber sole contacts ground primarily. Leather upper surface area prevails.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

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

Clarify sole composition; jute midsole doesn't count if rubber ground contact

Retail valuation with photos prevents under-valuation claims

Ensure no waterproofing claims triggering protective footwear notes