Leather-Trimmed Cotton Hiking Boot Upper from Japan
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 — 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
• 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