Casual Leather-Soled Boat Shoes from China

Non-marking boat shoes with textile canvas uppers and leather outer soles for marine use. Qualifies for 6404.20.40 with leather >50% sole weight, rubber/plastics 10-50%, valued over $2.50/pair. Deck-friendly with lace-up design.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

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

Prove 'composition leather' meets definitions from headings 4107/4112-4114

Include photos/specs showing ground-contact sole material

Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'sports' if no cleat provisions