Cotton Baseball Shoe Upper from China
A prefabricated upper for baseball cleats made primarily of cotton fabric with leather reinforcements and rubber eyelets, where textile materials cover less than 50% of the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a). This classifies under HTS 6406.10.72.00 as a footwear upper not yet attached to a sole. The design includes provisions for cleat attachment but excludes outer soles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.2%
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
• Verify external surface area measurements exclude accessories like leather patches per Chapter Note 4(a) to confirm <50% textile classification
• Provide detailed material breakdowns and photos in entry documentation to avoid reclassification as a textile article