Maple Sandal Footbed from China
Ergonomically contoured maple wood footbeds for leather thong sandals. As removable insoles/footwear parts of wood, properly classified under HTS 6406.90.1000.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.6%
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
• Hardwood density certification prevents substitution fraud claims
• Include ergonomic design patents proving orthopedic footwear application
• Retail packaging may trigger 'for retail sale' considerations under GRI 3