Adidas Ultraboost Light Cycling-Inspired Shoes from China
Synthetic athletic shoes with rubber outsoles and plastic uppers optimized for speed training and cycling-like performance, valued over $12/pair. Classified under HTS 6402.19.90.61 as sports footwear due to design for high-intensity sports without cleat attachments. Plastics and rubber dominate both upper surface and sole contact.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
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
• Submit design specs proving sports functionality; importers often fail by claiming casual use, leading to audits
• Use invoices showing unit value >$12/pair; fluctuate exchange rates can trigger CBP value disputes
• Check for any metal reinforcements excluded from material calculations per Chapter Notes