Leather-Accented Textile Basketball Shoes from China
High-top basketball shoes featuring a textile mesh upper with over 50% external surface area covered by genuine leather reinforcements on the toe, sides, and ankle collar. The outer sole is made of rubber for optimal court traction. Classified under 6404.11.20.71 as sports footwear with predominantly leather upper surface despite textile base material.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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
• Verify leather content exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a), documenting measurements and material certifications
• Provide supplier affidavits confirming leather from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 to avoid reclassification as non-leather