Leather Deck Shoes from China
Casual leather boat shoes with non-marking soles, featuring full leather uppers for nautical style. Leather dominates the external upper surface per tariff notes. HTS 6405.10.00 applies to these low-cut, other footwear types.
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
• Document sole material composition to distinguish from rubber-dominant soles in 6402/6403
• Use photos and diagrams in entries showing upper surface area for leather verification