Slip-on Loafer Upper from China
Soft formed textile upper for casual slip-on loafers, polyester knit valued below $3/pair. Under HTS 6406.10.25.00 for formed uppers of textile excluding outer soles. Seamless construction aids quick assembly into finished shoes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
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 pairs clearly to facilitate CBP pair-count verification
• Exclude heel cushions to remain in uppers category vs similar articles
• Pre-validate with binding ruling for knit vs woven textile disputes