Leather-Sole Textile Loafer from China
A casual loafer featuring a textile upper made primarily from canvas with a genuine leather outer sole. The sole contains less than 50% rubber or plastics by weight, with at least 10% rubber or plastics, and the shoe is valued over $2.50 per pair. It falls under HTS 6404.20.40.90 as footwear with leather soles and textile uppers meeting the specific material composition criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Verify sole material composition via lab testing to confirm <50% rubber/plastics and ≥10% rubber/plastics by weight
• Provide detailed invoices showing value >$2.50/pair and material breakdowns to avoid reclassification
• Ensure textile upper has the greatest external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); document with photos