Textile Gym Shoes from China
Versatile gym shoes with lightweight textile uppers for workouts and rubber/plastic soles for multi-surface use. HTS 6404.11.79 applies to these 'gym shoes' as sports/training footwear valued $3-$6.50/pair, textile as primary upper material.
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
• Label soles clearly as rubber/plastics (not composition leather) to prevent misclassification to 6404.20
• Conduct surface area measurements for uppers; minor leather accents don't change textile classification
• Retain factory specs showing value under $6.50 FOB; watch for hidden costs like royalties pushing over limit