Leather-Trimmed Athletic Running Upper from China

Lightweight running shoe upper of breathable textile with leather heel counter and forefoot totaling 51% external surface. Meets 6406.10.70.00 for textile-based uppers with leather majority visibility. Excludes sports-specific spikes provisions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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

Conduct surface area audits pre-shipment to confirm >50% leather compliance

Distinguish from 'protective active footwear' notes applicable to complete shoes only

Package as bulk parts, not retail, to avoid value-based duty triggers