Men's Leather-Accented Textile Sneaker Upper from China
Formed upper for men's athletic sneakers featuring textile base with leather overlays covering over 50% external surface, including toe caps and eyelet stays. Fits HTS 6406.10.20.31 for men's formed uppers of textile with dominant leather surface area.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'formed upper' and provide assembly diagrams to distinguish from finished shoes
• Test leather content via surface area measurements; minor discrepancies can trigger audits
• Ensure no outer sole attachment, as that reclassifies to Chapter 64 footwear headings