Synthetic Leather Hiking Boot Upper from China
Upper assembly for hiking boots constructed from PVC-coated synthetic leather material, featuring plastic reinforcements and minimal textile overlays (<50% external area). Visible plastic layer qualifies under Chapter Note 3(b) for plastics classification. Used in assembling outdoor footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22%
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
• Document PVC coating thickness and visibility to naked eye per Chapter Note 3(a) for plastics verification
• Test external surface area meticulously; hiking reinforcements often tip plastic balance