Textile Uppers Training Shoes from Canada
Affordable athletic training shoes featuring uppers primarily of textile materials like mesh and synthetic fabrics, with rubber outer soles for traction. Classified under HTS 6404.11.79 as sports footwear (training shoes) valued over $3 but not over $6.50 per pair, with textile uppers dominating the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a). Not qualifying as skating or spiked footwear per subheading note.
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Import Tips
• Verify upper material surface area exceeds other materials (e.g
• leather <50%) using Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if disputed
• Document exact per-pair value with invoices; common pitfall is misvaluing sets or promotional bundles exceeding $6.50 threshold
• Ensure no spikes/cleats to avoid sports footwear reclassification; label as 'training shoes' for customs clarity