Men's Leather Textile Hiking Boot Upper from Japan
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 — 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
• 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