Suede Leather Running Shoe Upper from China
Performance running shoe upper with textile mesh and suede leather reinforcements covering over 50% external surface for breathability and protection. HTS 6406.10.20.61 designation follows Chapter Note 4(a) leather surface dominance rule.
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
• Suede counts as leather if from Chapter 41 tanned hides; test for naked eye distinction
• Separate shipments from sole units to maintain 'parts' status under heading 6406 note
• Document 'formed but not lasted' status for CBP verification