Textile Upper Training Shoes

Affordable gym shoes featuring a breathable textile upper and rubber outer sole, designed for general training and fitness activities. Classified under HTS 6404.11.79.90 as sports footwear (training shoes) with textile uppers and rubber soles, valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, not specified otherwise. The upper's predominant textile surface area determines classification per Chapter Note 4(a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+17.5%55%
🇲🇽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.

6404.19.30Lower: 22.5% vs 55%

If not qualifying as sports footwear

Non-sports textile upper footwear with rubber soles falls under 6404.19; lacks design for sporting activity like spikes or cleats per subheading note.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 55%

If outer sole over 50% leather or composition leather

Chapter Note 4(b) classifies based on ground-contact material; if leather dominates sole, shifts to Chapter 64 heading 6402 for leather soles.

6405.20.90Lower: 22.5% vs 55%

If valued over $6.50/pair

Value threshold moves it to higher subheadings like 6404.11.80; precise per-pair pricing determines exact statistical suffix.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the external surface area of the textile upper exceeds other materials, excluding reinforcements like eyelets or tabs as per Chapter Note 4(a)

Provide accurate invoice valuation to confirm $3-$6.50/pair range; undervaluation leads to CBP reclassification and penalties

Label footwear clearly with materials and country of origin; common pitfall is misstating sole contact area ignoring minor accessories