Premium Leather-Patch Gym Shoes from China

Versatile gym training shoes with knit textile upper featuring extensive leather patches on toe cap, heel counter, and saddle covering >50% external area. Durable rubber sole suits cross-training. 6404.11.20.71 applies due to leather-dominant sports footwear upper.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28%

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

Obtain lab tests certifying leather composition to prevent disputes over 'composition leather' vs genuine

Declare as 'sports footwear' with design specs matching subheading criteria

Avoid misdeclaration as 100% textile; reinforcements count toward leather area