Urban Fashion Sneakers from China
Trendy high-top fashion sneakers with plastic mesh uppers and rubber soles, styled for streetwear not athletics. Classified in 6402.99.80.91 for rubber/plastics materials, non-sports design, value $6.50-$12/pair. Visible plastic layer on textile meets Chapter Note 3(a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label fiber content if any textile present under plastics; invoice must specify pair value
• Pitfall: Fashion spikes/ornaments—ensure no provision for cleats per sports note