Unisex Casual Hiking-Style Ankle Boots from China
Synthetic ankle boots with rubber soles and plastic uppers mimicking hiking style for urban casual wear, valued $6.50-$12/pair. HTS 6402.91.80 applies as non-sports footwear with rubber/plastics materials covering ankle; not protective active due to value under threshold.
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
• Distinguish from sports via Subheading Note 1; no spikes/cleats means 'other footwear'
• Measure ankle coverage precisely; boots ending at ankle bone qualify
• For blends, dominant external material rules; ignore minor reinforcements