Men's Leather Textile Hiking Boot Upper from China
Pre-formed upper for men's hiking boots made primarily of textile materials with over 50% leather on the external surface area, including reinforcements like ankle patches. Classified under HTS 6406.10.20.31 as a formed upper of textile where leather exceeds 50% external surface per Chapter Note 4(a). Used in assembly of outdoor footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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
• Verify external surface area calculation per Chapter Note 4(a), documenting leather coverage >50% with photos and material specs
• Obtain supplier certifications for leather from headings 4107/4112-4114 to avoid reclassification as non-leather
• Avoid common pitfall of including uppers attached to outer soles, which shift to finished footwear headings 6401-6405