Work Boot Leather Upper from China
Heavy-duty formed upper for steel-toe work boots from full-grain leather with minimal reinforcements. Classified HTS 6406.10.50.00 as leather-dominant formed upper without sole, adhering to Chapter Note 4(a) surface area rule.
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
• Source leather from headings 4107/4112-14 only to meet 'leather' definition
• Provide assembly instructions showing sole-less state for customs