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).
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If soles overlap upper beyond toe/heel
Sole overlap other than at toe or heel disqualifies from the 'except' clause, reclassifying to adjacent subheading.
If knitted uppers without formed sole attachment
Panty hose, socks, or knitted foot coverings with minimal soles fall under Chapter 61 hosiery, not footwear.
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• Inspect for mid-sole presence; ensure all layers affixed exclusively with adhesive as per subheading requirements
• Label footwear clearly with materials; U.S
• Customs may test upper surface area dominance
• Avoid common pitfall of misvaluing pairs—count left/right as one unit for pricing
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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).
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).