Textile-Upper Hiking Trainer Shoes
Affordable hiking trainer shoes featuring uppers primarily of synthetic textile materials and outer soles where textile components (non-durable per US note 5) cover the greatest ground-contact area, but classified as rubber/plastics dominant. Valued between $3-$6.50/pair, these qualify as sports footwear for training or light hiking under HTS 6404.11.75.90 due to their design and material composition per Chapter notes 4 and subheading note 1.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued not over $3/pair
Lower valuation shifts to subheading 6404.11.20 for cheaper sports footwear with similar textile uppers and soles.
If not qualifying as sports footwear per subheading note 1
Lacks design for sporting activity (no spikes/cleats provision or specific sports like skiing/boxing), moves to other footwear with textile uppers.
If outer sole textile has durability/strength for normal use per US note 5
Durable textile sole material dominates ground contact, reclassifying under 6402.99 for other textile-sole sports footwear over $12/pair.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ,Provide lab tests or supplier affidavits confirming valuation $3-$6.50/pair and upper textile dominance (greatest external surface per note 4(a))
• Avoid misclassification as waterproof 'protective active footwear' (6402.91/99); ensure no coated/laminated textiles imparting water protection
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