Composition Leather Hiking Boot Upper from Japan
Formed upper constructed from composition leather (bonded leather sheets), reinforced for hiking boots with lace-up front and padded collar for adults. Meets Chapter 64 note 4(a) for material determination by external surface area. HTS 6406.10.10.00 applies to such pre-assembled uppers for other persons.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Document composition leather as per US definitions (not synthetic); test for external layer visibility per Chapter note 3
• Pitfall: confusing with finished footwear under 6403 if any sole attached
• Label clearly as 'formed upper only'