Men's Adhesive Bonded Textile Basketball Shoes

These basketball shoes for men feature a textile upper made primarily of synthetic mesh for breathability and an outer sole of rubber affixed exclusively with adhesive, without foxing or overlapping soles except at toe or heel. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, they qualify under HTS 6404.11.69.30 as sports footwear with specified construction. The design supports quick cuts and jumps on the court.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6404.11.20Lower: 28% vs 47.5%

If featuring a foxing or foxing-like band

Foxing applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper excludes adhesive-only bonding, moving to the foxing-specific subheading.

6404.19.30Lower: 22.5% vs 47.5%

If not qualifying as sports footwear

Non-sports textile upper shoes with rubber/plastic soles fall under general footwear headings, lacking design for sporting activities.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 47.5%

If upper primarily leather instead of textile

Leather uppers (greatest external surface area) change classification from Chapter 64 textile to leather footwear headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the outer sole material covers the greatest ground contact area and is affixed only by adhesive; provide lab tests if challenged by CBP

Label footwear clearly with country of origin, fiber content of textile upper, and value to confirm $3-$6.50/pair range during entry

Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying shoes with any stitching or foxing, which shifts to other subheadings under 6404.11

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