Promotional Textile Sneakers from China
Branded promo sneakers with textile uppers for casual athletic use and rubber soles, often tie-in merchandise. HTS 6404.11.79 as 'gym shoes and the like' valued at budget $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
• Royalty payments can inflate declared value; allocate properly to avoid threshold breach
• Confirm gym shoe design despite branding; logos don't affect material classification
• Enter as individual pairs even if promotional packs; avoid set classification