Budget Textile Basketball Shoes from China
Entry-level basketball sneakers with breathable textile mesh uppers and durable rubber outsoles for court grip. Falls under HTS 6404.11.79 as 'basketball shoes' sports footwear, textile upper material by greatest external surface area, priced $3-$6.50/pair.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm 'basketball shoe' design features like high ankle support but no cleats to stay in 6404.11 sports category
• Use detailed photos and material breakdowns in entry docs to prove textile upper dominance over any leather overlays
• Avoid bulk packaging that inflates per-pair value; declare individual retail units accurately