Men's Canvas Sneakers from China

Casual low-top sneakers for men featuring a rubber outer sole and a plastic-coated canvas upper, valued at $9 per pair. The upper's predominant external surface is plastic due to the visible coating, classifying it under 6402.99 as other footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, specifically for men over $6.50 but not over $12/pair. Not designed for sports per subheading note.

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 upper material via external surface area test (note 4(a)); document coating visibility with photos to confirm plastics classification

Provide value invoices showing $6.50-$12/pair range; undervaluation leads to audits

Label clearly as 'men's' footwear; misgender classification risks reclassification to women's codes