Of which over 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is leather
Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof: > Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners: > Formed uppers: > Of textile materials: > Of which over 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is leather
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 6406.10.20
Leather-Overlay Basketball Shoe Upper
High-top basketball shoe upper with synthetic textile mesh overlaid by leather panels >50% external surface for support. Fits 6406.10.20 as formed textile upper with leather dominance. Excludes spikes per sports footwear notes.
Leather-Trimmed Textile Hiking Boot Upper
A formed upper for hiking boots made primarily of textile materials with over 50% of the external surface area covered by leather reinforcements and accessories, such as ankle patches and edging. This meets HTS 6406.10.20 as it qualifies as a formed upper where leather constitutes the dominant external surface per chapter note 4(a). It is imported without the outer sole for assembly into complete footwear.
Leather-Reinforced Athletic Shoe Upper
Formed upper for athletic shoes using breathable textile base with extensive leather overlays covering over 50% of the external surface for durability. Classified in 6406.10.20 due to leather's predominant external area including tabs and eyelet stays. Designed for attachment to soles in footwear manufacturing.
Cowhide Leather Casual Sneaker Upper
Pre-formed upper for casual sneakers featuring cowhide leather panels that exceed 50% of the external surface on a textile underlay, including ornamental leather strips. Fits 6406.10.20 as leather from heading 4107 dominates the visible exterior per chapter notes. Used by manufacturers for low-top sneaker production.
Leather-Patched Work Boot Upper
Heavy-duty formed upper for work boots with textile canvas body and leather patches, toe caps, and counter reinforcements covering >50% external area. HTS 6406.10.20 applies as leather accessories count toward surface area dominance. Ideal for industrial footwear assembly.
Suede Leather Trail Runner Upper
Formed upper for trail running shoes with suede leather (from 4114) covering over 50% external surface on mesh textile, including heel and tongue reinforcements. Qualifies for 6406.10.20 under leather surface rules, excluding non-dominant trims. For performance footwear production.
Leather Accent Fashion Boot Upper
Stylish formed upper for women's fashion boots, textile with premium leather accents and panels exceeding 50% external surface area. Classed in 6406.10.20 for leather-dominant uppers of textile materials. Attached to soles post-import.
Goatskin Leather Textile Sandal Upper
Lightweight formed upper for sandals combining woven textile straps with goatskin leather straps covering >50% external area. HTS 6406.10.20 due to leather prevalence including edging. For open-toe footwear assembly.