Synthetic Hiking Boot Upper from China
Durable formed upper of nylon textile with ripstop reinforcements for hiking boots, including D-ring tabs for laces. Designed for rugged outdoor use but without sole. Classified in HTS 6406.10.35.00 as other textile formed uppers valued $6.50-$12/pair.
Duty Rate — China → United States
33.7%
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
• Document that accessories like tabs or buckles don't alter predominant textile material per Chapter Note 4(a) and heading exclusions
• For high-volume imports, pre-apply for binding ruling on value brackets to avoid post-entry adjustments