Canvas Tennis Shoe Upper from China
Formed upper for tennis shoes constructed from woven cotton canvas textile with rubber reinforcements visible externally. Classified under HTS 6406.10.50.00 as 'other' formed uppers per Chapter Note 3(a) on rubber/plastics textiles. Not a complete shoe lacking outer sole.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.2%
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
• Measure external surface area carefully; canvas must dominate over any plastic overlays for correct heading
• Label as 'footwear upper' on invoices to prevent customs confusion with finished shoes