Leather-Trimmed Canvas Sneakers from China
Casual sneakers with a canvas textile upper reinforced by leather panels covering more than 50% of the external surface, including toe caps and eyelet stays. Rubber outer sole provides durability. Classified under HTS 6404.19.15.81 for leather-dominant textile uppers.
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
• Conduct surface area analysis excluding accessories but including leather edging per note 4(a)
• Label footwear accurately with material composition to meet U.S
• Customs fiber content rules
• Watch for reclassification if leather is deemed ornamental rather than dominant surface material