Adidas Essential Training Sneaker from China
Budget gym training shoes featuring synthetic uppers and rubber outsoles for multi-sport use like aerobics or light weights. Fits HTS 6402.19.50.61 as other sports footwear valued $3-$6.50/pair, excluding specialized types like ski-boots. Rubber/plastic dominates both upper and sole per Chapter Notes 4(a)-(b).
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain footwear pre-classification ruling from CBP for sports designation to prevent reclassification
• Include packing list detailing pair count and unit value; quotas apply under textile categories
• Test outer sole material durability if questioned, as per US Note on non-durable textiles