Urban Canvas Sneakers from China
Stylish low-top sneakers with rubberized plastic uppers and soles, featuring canvas accents but plastics visible externally. Falls under 6402.99.90 for valued-over-$12 non-sports footwear where rubber/plastics constitute the primary upper material per Chapter notes.
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
• Conduct surface area analysis for uppers; minor textile visible doesn't override if plastics dominate
• Retain supplier material specs to prove rubber/plastics compliance
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests lower-value import