HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6403519015 | Doc | 40.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6403599030 | Doc | 40.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6404112060 | Doc | 40.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6404193060 | Doc | 42.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4011101010 | Doc | 59.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4011901010 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4016910000 | Doc | 57.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4016990500 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3926903300 | Doc | 36.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3926903500 | Doc | 44.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Women's Shoes
Women's shoes encompass a broad category of footwear designed specifically for female anatomy and fashion preferences. They are categorized by heel height, style, material, and intended use.
Materials:
- Leather: A durable and classic material, offering varying degrees of flexibility and breathability. Commonly used in boots, heels, and dress shoes.
- Synthetic Materials: Including polyester, nylon, and PVC, offering affordability, water resistance, and a wide range of colors and textures. Frequently found in athletic shoes, sandals, and casual footwear.
- Textiles: Such as canvas, cotton, and mesh, providing lightweight comfort and breathability. Common in sneakers, espadrilles, and flats.
- Rubber: Primarily used for soles, providing traction and durability.
- Suede: A soft, napped leather offering a luxurious appearance, often used in boots and heels.
Purpose & Function:
- Athletic Shoes: Designed for sports and exercise, providing support, cushioning, and traction.
- Casual Shoes: Focused on comfort and everyday wear, including sneakers, loafers, and flats.
- Dress Shoes: Intended for formal occasions, offering elegance and sophistication, such as pumps, stilettos, and ballet flats.
- Boots: Providing ankle and foot support, offering protection from the elements, and available in various styles and heights.
- Sandals: Open-toed footwear for warmer weather, ranging from casual flip-flops to elegant heeled styles.
Usage Scenarios:
- Everyday Wear: Sneakers, flats, loafers for daily activities.
- Work/Professional Settings: Pumps, heels, dress flats, boots.
- Formal Events: Stilettos, elegant heels, dress sandals.
- Outdoor Activities: Hiking boots, running shoes, walking sandals.
- Sports & Exercise: Specific athletic shoes tailored to the activity.
Common Types:
- Heels:
- Stilettos: High, thin heels, typically 4 inches or higher.
- Pumps: Closed-toe shoes with a moderate heel height.
- Block Heels: Heels with a wider, more stable base.
- Wedges: Heels that extend from the heel to the arch of the foot.
- Flats:
- Ballet Flats: Rounded-toe shoes with a low profile.
- Loafers: Slip-on shoes with a low heel.
- Espadrilles: Canvas shoes with a jute sole.
- Boots:
- Ankle Boots: Boots that reach the ankle.
- Knee-High Boots: Boots that reach the knee.
- Over-the-Knee Boots: Boots that extend above the knee.
- Chelsea Boots: Ankle boots with elastic side panels.
- Sneakers:
- Running Shoes: Designed for running and jogging.
- Training Shoes: Designed for cross-training and gym workouts.
- Casual Sneakers: For everyday wear.
- Sandals:
- Flip-Flops: Open-toe sandals with a thong between the toes.
- Strappy Sandals: Sandals with multiple straps.
- Heeled Sandals: Sandals with a heel.
The declared goods are women's shoes originating from China. Based on the provided reference material, several HS codes may be relevant depending on the specific characteristics of the shoes.
Here's a breakdown of potentially applicable HS codes:
- 6403.51.90.15: This HS code covers footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather. Specifically, it refers to "Other footwear with outer soles of leather: Covering the ankle: Other: Other: For other persons For women: With pigskin uppers". The total tax rate is 40.0%.
- 6403.59.90.30: Similar to the above, this code also covers footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, but it is categorized as "Other footwear with outer soles of leather: Other: Other: For other persons For women: With pigskin uppers". The total tax rate is 40.0%.
- 6404.11.20.60: This HS code applies to footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials. More specifically, it covers "Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like: Having uppers of which over 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is leather For women". The total tax rate is 40.5%.
- 6404.19.30.60: This code covers footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials, categorized as "Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: Other: Footwear with open toes or open heels; footwear of the slip-on type, that is held to the foot without the use of laces or buckles or other fasteners, the foregoing except footwear of subheading 6404.19.20 and except footwear having a foxing or foxing-like band wholly or almost wholly of rubber or plastics applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper: Less than 10 percent by weight of rubber or plastics: Other Other: For women". The total tax rate is 42.5%.
Important Considerations:
The reference material indicates that the tax rates for several HS codes are subject to change on April 2, 2025, with the addition of a 30.0% additional tariff. Please factor this into your calculations if importing after this date.
It is crucial to accurately determine the materials used in the uppers and soles of the shoes to select the correct HS code. If the shoes fall into multiple categories, consult with a customs broker for guidance.