Rubber Cycling Shoes Budget Model
Entry-level cycling shoes with rubber uppers and soles, rigid for pedal grip but without cleat attachment holes. Falls under HTS 6402.19.50 as sports footwear (cycling shoes per subheading note) valued $3-$6.50/pair, rubber dominant per Chapter Notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 32% | +20.0% | 52% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 32% | +10.0% | 42% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 32% | +10.0% | 42% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 32% | — | 32% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 32% | +40.0% | 72% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $12/pair
Value exceeds $6.50 limit, shifting to higher-valued sports footwear category.
If textile upper dominates
Textile external surface area greater than rubber/plastics per Note 4(a) changes heading.
If not sports-designed
Ordinary casual shoes without sporting function classify as other footwear of rubber/plastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide cycling-specific design evidence like stiff soles for classification as sports footwear under subheading note 1(b)
• Exclude models with cleat provisions to avoid other subheadings; use photos and specs in entry docs
• Audit per-pair pricing rigorously to confirm value band and prevent duty miscalculation
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