Hydroguard Running Shoes from China
Running shoes with Hydroguard coated textile uppers for water repellency and rubber soles optimized for trails. Classified in HTS 6402.99.32.90 as protective active footwear for running/trail use, >$24/pair, meeting water protection via coated fabric. Rubber outer sole has greatest ground contact.
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
• Include manufacturer specs on coating visibility to naked eye for plastics classification per chapter note 3
• Watch for undervaluation claims; provide invoices proving >$24/pair for this subheading
• Avoid common error of classifying as casual shoes if trail lugs present