Adidas Response LT Sneakers from China
Affordable athletic sneakers featuring a textile mesh upper and rubber outer sole cemented exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping sole elements except at toe. Designed for training and gym use, valued between $3-$6.50 per pair, fitting HTS 6404.11.69.90 due to sports footwear classification with specified construction.
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
• Verify sole attachment is exclusively adhesive with no stitching or molding to avoid misclassification into other subheadings
• Provide detailed construction photos and value documentation to confirm $3-$6.50/pair range and sports design
• Label fiber content of textile upper accurately per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds