Men's Merrell Moab Ventilator Hiking Trainers from China
Lightweight hiking trainers with plastic uppers and Vibram rubber soles, under $6.50/pair. HTS 6402.19.50.31 as sports (not protective active >$24).
Duty Rate — China → United States
52%
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
• Entry-level hiking ≠ protective active (no water coating)
• Trail lugs = sports
• Value confirmation essential