Unisex Rain Sneakers from China
Water-resistant sneakers with rubber outer soles and uppers of plastic-coated fabric for light rain protection, not qualifying as sports or protective active footwear. The visible plastics layer on the upper determines material per chapter notes. Priced at $11/pair, under 6402.99.80.
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
• Document that coating is visible to naked eye to justify plastics upper; no color change consideration per Chapter Note 3
• Avoid selling as 'waterproof hiking' to prevent shift to protective active subheadings
• Include country-of-origin marking on visible surfaces for footwear imports