Leather-Trimmed Cotton Hiking Boot Upper from China
Prefabricated upper for hiking boots featuring full-grain leather as the primary external material with minimal cotton fabric accents, totaling under 50% textile surface area. Complies with HTS 6406.10.72.00 for cotton-based uppers dominated by leather/rubber elements. Includes ankle reinforcements but no outer sole attachment.
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
• Conduct surface area calculations using digital imaging to precisely document <50% textile compliance during customs review
• Label shipments clearly as 'footwear uppers - no soles attached' to prevent misclassification as completed footwear