Synthetic Textile Aerobics Shoes from China
Low-impact aerobics shoes with synthetic textile uppers for flexibility and rubber soles with grip for studio classes. HTS 6404.11.89 captures these as gym/training shoes, sports category, $7.75/pair value.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Specify synthetic type (nylon/polyester) in entries; affects potential fiber quota applicability
• Provide country-of-origin certificates; multi-country assembly common in footwear supply chains
• Watch for sole durability; weak textiles ignored for sole material per US note