Waterproof Hiking Sneakers from China
These sneakers feature uppers and outer soles made predominantly of rubber or plastics, designed for casual hiking with waterproof coatings. They qualify under HTS 6402.99.90 as non-sports footwear valued over $12/pair, where plastics form the greatest external surface area of the upper per Chapter Note 4(a). The outer sole's ground-contacting area is primarily rubber, excluding minor textile reinforcements.
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 by external surface area (plastics/rubber >50%) using Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Include detailed value documentation proving >$12/pair to avoid reclassification to lower-value subheadings
• Ensure no spikes/cleats to prevent misclassification as sports footwear under subheading note