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
40%
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
• 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