Other
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials: > Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: > Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like: > Other: > Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair: > Having soles (or mid-soles, if any) of rubber or plastics which are affixed to the upper exclusively with an adhesive (any mid-soles also being affixed exclusively to one another and to the sole with an adhesive); the foregoing except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear with soles which overlap the upper other than at the toe or heel: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 6404.11.69
Adhesive Bonded Textile Canvas Sneakers
Low-top sneakers made with a textile canvas upper and rubber outer sole affixed exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping sole elements except at toe or heel. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.11.69 due to their sports footwear design for gym or training use and specific construction method. The upper's greatest external surface is textile per Chapter Note 4(a).
Glue-Attached Textile Training Shoes
Affordable training shoes with breathable mesh textile upper and plastic outer sole bonded solely by adhesive, designed for gym workouts. Priced at $5/pair, they meet HTS 6404.11.69 criteria as sports footwear without foxing, overlapping soles, or non-adhesive attachments. The rubber/plastic sole contacts the ground primarily per Chapter Note 4(b).
Budget Textile Gym Shoes with Adhesive Sole
Entry-level gym shoes featuring synthetic textile upper and rubber sole glued directly to the upper, no foxing band or molded overlaps. Valued at $4.50/pair for basketball or training, classified in HTS 6404.11.69 for adhesive-exclusive sports footwear construction. Excludes non-adhesive elements per subheading exclusions.
Adhesive Textile Basketball Sneakers
Lightweight basketball sneakers with durable textile upper and cushioned rubber sole attached only via adhesive, valued under $6/pair. Fits HTS 6404.11.69 as sports footwear without prohibited foxing or sole overlaps. Textile dominates external upper surface.
Low-Cost Adhesive Bonded Tennis Shoes
Basic tennis shoes with woven textile upper and plastic/rubber sole exclusively adhered, no foxing, priced at $5.75/pair. HTS 6404.11.69 applies for this sports footwear construction meeting all adhesive and value criteria. Plastics include visible textile overlays per Chapter Note 3(a).