Men's Leather Boat Shoes from China
Classic men's leather boat moccasins with rawhide laces and non-marking siped rubber soles for nautical casual wear. Leather uppers provide greatest external surface per Note 4(a), classifying in HTS 6405.10.00.30 for men. Moc-toe construction maintains leather dominance.
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
• Siping on soles doesn't affect classification; focus documentation on uppers only
• Rawhide laces classified separately; don't include in upper surface measurements
• Prove casual men's styling vs. women's espadrille versions