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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If upper contains leather elements dominating surface
Leather (headings 4107/4112-4114) as primary upper material per Note 4(a) moves to 6403 leather upper footwear.
If not exclusively adhesive attachment
Stitched, welded, or molded soles (not purely adhesive) classify under 'other' sports footwear beyond 6404.11.69.
If imported as sole-uppers ready for assembly
Pre-assembled uppers with soles (not complete footwear) are parts under 6406, excluding trimmings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab tests confirming no visible rubber layer on textile per Chapter Note 3(a) for upper classification
• Track country-of-origin marking; textile uppers require accurate fiber content disclosure
• Watch for undervaluation audits—substantiate pair values with factory cost sheets
Related Products 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).
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).