Women's Denim Textile Sneakers from China

Casual women's high-top sneakers made with denim textile upper and rubber toe cap sole, $9.75/pair. Denim counts as textile upper material under Chapter notes. 6404.19.89.60 for women's footwear valued over $6.50 not over $12/pair.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

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

Denim washing/finishing doesn't change textile classification; declare cotton % accurately

Value finished denim uppers separately if importing components for US assembly

Ensure colorfastness testing for indigo denim to avoid bleeding complaints