Cheap Adhesive Gym Shoes from China
Affordable gym shoes featuring mesh textile uppers and rubber soles attached exclusively via adhesive, no mid-sole stitching, valued under $3/pair without foxing. Meets HTS 6404.11.49.00 for low-value sports footwear with precise construction avoiding excluded features. Textile dominates external upper surface per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Photograph sole-upper junction to prove adhesive-only attachment during customs clearance
• Batch imports by value; mixing price points risks entire shipment reclassification