Suede Leather Trail Runner Upper from China
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.
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
• Differentiate suede from finished leather in docs; both qualify if >50% external
• Avoid attaching any insole/heel cushion, as those are separate under 6406.90