HTSUS Chapter 64 on the customs broker exam

What is the correct CLASSIFICATION of an above the ankle hunting boot that consists of a rubber outer sole and an upper that is composed primarily of leather with textile ornamentation? A textile lip connects the boot’s insole to the boot’s leather upper. The lip is sewn to the underside of the insole and then connects to the upper portion of the boot. A black welt strip extends around the top edge of the tread portion of the boot. The welt is affixed to the top edge of the outer sole by means of a single seam stitch and the toe cap of the boot is made of reinforced cowhide leather.

October 2019 exam, question 43 · tests 6403.91.30. Full question, answer and citation →

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a women’s footwear with a closed toe and heel type not covering the ankle. The external surface area of the upper is composed of 98.8% composition leather and 1.2% rubber/plastic. The outer sole is composed of plastic/rubber. The value per pair is $37.00.

October 2020 (PM) exam, question 47 · tests 6403.99.9065. Full question, answer and citation →

The submitted sample, identified by the importer as “Zori-style # SF123,” is a pair of women’s, open-toe/open-heel, and flip-flop thong sandals with foamed rubber or plastic outer soles. The “V” shaped strap uppers consist of textile straps and thongs which go between the first and second toes. The upper straps and thongs are assembled to the soles by rubber/plastic plugs. The thickness of the outer soles of the sample measure 1.75 inches at the thickest point and 1.25 inches at the thinnest point. Rubber or plastics accounts for more than 10 percent total weight of the shoe. The F.O.B. value is $6.50 per pair. What is the CLASSIFICATION subheading, within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), for these sandals?

April 2018 exam, question 40 · tests 6404.19.3960. Full question, answer and citation →

The submitted sample, identified by the importer as style # KF 123, is a pair of men’s closed toe/closed heel, lace-up boots measuring 8 inches high with an outer sole of rubber or plastics. The external surface area of the upper is 80% non-vegetable textile and 20% rubber or plastics. The boots have a faux fur lining that is over 2 inches thick. The boots are completely water resistant because they have been treated with durable water repellant (DWR). The F.O.B. value is $24 per pair. What is the CLASSIFICATION of these boots?

April 2019 exam, question 65 · tests 6404.19.2030. Full question, answer and citation →

Footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap imported on or after July 1, 1981 will be determined in accordance with _____.

April 2026 exam, question 77 · tests 6401.10.00. Full question, answer and citation →

The submitted sample identified by the importer as style # FF 888 is a pair of women’s closed toe/open back, below the ankle, slip-on, house slippers. The upper is made of a polyester material. The midsole is composed of a plastic foam cushion. The polyester textile material outer sole is attached to flexible cardboard and is less than 3.5 mm thick. Small PVC dots, spaced approximate 3/8 to ½ of an inch apart, are added to the exterior surface of the textile for traction. The constituent material, that which has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, is durable textile. Textile edging finishes and secures the perimeter of the outer sole unit. The F.O.B. value is $5.00 per pair. What is the CLASSIFICATION, within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), for these slippers?

October 2019 exam, question 40 · tests 6405.20.9015. Full question, answer and citation →