Stormproof Trail Runners from China
Stormproof trail running shoes with coated textile uppers and rugged rubber outsoles for wet conditions. Meets HTS 6402.99.32.90 for protective active footwear valued >$24/pair with water protection from coating. Plastics/rubber visible externally.
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
• Retain design drawings showing sporting/outdoor intent without sports-specific features
• Confirm no non-durable textile in sole per US note to maintain rubber classification
• Use HTS advisory rulings for high-value shipments to preempt disputes