Leather-Accented Hiking Textile Shoes from China
Mid-cut hiking shoes with nylon textile uppers reinforced by leather overlays on over 50% of the external surface for durability, rubber sole. Under 6404.19.15 as leather dominates visible upper area per note 4(a); not 'protective active' due to value under $24/pair.
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
• Distinguish from sports footwear (6402/6403); no spikes mean casual/other classification
• For hiking styles, confirm not 'protective active' under US Note if over $24/pair
• Bulk imports need consistent material sourcing to prevent batch rejections