Ballet Flats with Leather Sole and Cotton Upper

Women's flat ballet shoes featuring 100% cotton textile uppers and genuine leather outer soles. Fits HTS 6404.20.40 specs: not over 50% rubber/plastics by weight, at least 10% present, leather-dominant sole, valued over $2.50/pair. Essential for dance or daily wear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.91.90Higher: 37.5% vs 27.5%

If waterproof coating making plastics dominant

Coated textiles count as plastics visible to eye, shifting upper classification affecting heading.

6404.19Lower: 19% vs 27.5%

If other footwear types valued under $2.50/pair

Value-based subheading split within 6404; low-value leather sole shoes go here.

6405.90.90Lower: 22.5% vs 27.5%

If textile is accessory and leather is main upper material

Upper material by greatest surface area (note 4(a)); leather dominance moves to 6405.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test sole for 'visible to naked eye' plastics layer per Chapter note 3

Use precise scales for weight % declarations; discrepancies trigger audits

Bundle with care labels showing fiber content for quick CBP clearance

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