Hydrophilic Trekking Sneakers from China
Lightweight trekking sneakers with hydrophilic coated uppers for breathable water resistance and rubber trail soles. Classified HTS 6402.99.32.90 as protective active over $24/pair for trekking, water protection via coated textile per note.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Label with exact material breakdown; discrepancies lead to fiber content penalties
• Avoid retail sets with socks/insoles; classify components separately
• Monitor for color change in coatings, ignored per chapter note 3(a)