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
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
• 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