Men's Canvas High-Top Sneakers from China

These men's high-top sneakers feature rubber uppers and soles, covering the ankle, with a casual design suitable for everyday wear. They fall under HTS 6402.91.80.21 as other footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, valued $6.50-$12/pair, for men, not qualifying as sports or protective footwear. The rubber material dominates the external surface area of both upper and sole per Chapter Note 4.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

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

Verify outer sole material has greatest ground contact area (rubber/plastics) per Chapter Note 4(b); document with material specs to avoid reclassification

Provide invoices showing value $6.50-$12/pair and confirm ankle coverage; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits

Label as men's footwear based on size/design; ensure no sports features like cleat provisions to stay out of sports subheadings