Ramie Gym Sneakers from China
Casual gym sneakers with ramie fiber uppers and textile-heavy outer soles for ground contact. Valued $11/pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.11.81.90 as sports/training shoes meeting vegetable fiber upper and 'other' sole specifications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use naked-eye test for upper materials; no color change allowance per chapter note
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as parts; complete pairs must enter as footwear
• Declare exact value per pair; promotional sets can trigger average value issues