Leather Shoe Upper from China
A pre-formed upper made from genuine leather, designed to be attached to a sole during shoe assembly. It falls under HTS 6406.90.60.00 as a part of footwear where the upper material is leather, excluding outer soles and specified trimmings. The external surface area is predominantly leather per Chapter Note 4(a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Verify leather origin from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 with supplier certificates to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed assembly diagrams showing it's not a complete shoe to prevent misclassification as finished footwear