Leather-Patched Hiking Boot Upper from Japan
Prefabricated upper for hiking boots using nylon textile base with full leather overlays on the vamp, quarters, and counter, exceeding 50% external leather surface. Classifies in 6406.10.70.00 due to leather's predominant visible area including reinforcements. Designed for attachment to soles during shoe manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Include detailed diagrams or CAD files showing leather surface percentages during customs declaration
• Ensure no outer sole attachment to prevent classification as complete footwear under Chapter 64 headings
• Label clearly as 'footwear upper parts' to distinguish from finished gaiters or leggings