Men's Adidas Ultraboost Soccer Trainer Shoes from China
Synthetic mesh upper with rubber pods on the sole provide traction for indoor soccer training. Classified under HTS 6402.19.70.31 as men's sports footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair, outer sole and upper of rubber/plastics per visible external layer rule. Not qualifying as spiked footwear under subheading note.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Label footwear clearly as 'men's' with size charts; CBP may reclassify based on sizing conventions if ambiguous
• Document sports end-use with manufacturer specs; pitfall is generic athletic shoes being downclassified to casual wear
• Ensure no metal reinforcements count toward material area per Chapter Note 4(a); measure external surface accurately