Vivobarefoot Geo Court Racer from China
Minimalist ankle sneakers with uppers of molded thermoplastic (TPU) comprising over 90% external surface area, no foxing band, and outer sole of rubber. Designed as primary athletic footwear without protective overshoe features, properly classified in HTS 6402.91.40.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Measure external surface precisely; thin mesh vents count if covered by plastic layer visible to naked eye
• Avoid 'sports footwear' misclassification by confirming no spike/cleat provisions per subheading note
• Include lab analysis of TPU vs textile ratio in commercial invoice