Men's Canvas High-Top Sneakers from China

These high-top sneakers feature a rubber outer sole and plastic-coated canvas uppers that cover the ankle, designed for casual everyday wear. They fall under HTS 6402.91.80 because the uppers are predominantly rubber/plastics by external surface area, they cover the ankle, and their import value is between $6.50 and $12 per pair. Not qualifying as sports footwear due to lack of spikes or athletic-specific design.

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 by ground contact area and upper by external surface area per Chapter Note 4; document with photos and supplier specs

Ensure accurate valuation per pair including retail packaging; common pitfall is misclassifying as sports footwear without spikes or cleats

Label fiber content if any textile visible, but plastics coating dominates classification

Men's Canvas High-Top Sneakers from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6402.91.80