Adhesive Bonded Athletic Slip-Ons from China
Slip-on athletic shoes with knit textile uppers (non-crocheted) and plastic soles attached solely via adhesive, <$3/pair, no foxing. HTS 6404.11.49.00 applies to these training/gym slip-ons with compliant construction and low valuation. Textile external surface prevails.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document no-pull-off test results showing adhesive integrity without other fasteners
• For slip-ons, emphasize athletic design to avoid 6405 casual classification