Faux Suede Vamp Reinforcement from China
Faux suede textile reinforcement strip for the vamp area of casual loafers. As other parts of uppers under HTS 6406.10.90.90, with plastics-backed textile surface predominant. Provides durability without changing upper classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
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
• Naked-eye test for plastics layer crucial per chapter note 3
• Invoice as 'upper reinforcement parts' not trimmings
• Bulk shipments need weight-based declarations