Men's Adhesive Textile Sneakers

Casual low-top sneakers for men featuring a textile upper made from synthetic fibers and an outer sole primarily of rubber or plastics affixed exclusively with adhesive. The sole has textile components but rubber/plastics dominate ground contact per HTS notes. Valued under $3/pair, suitable for everyday wear, classified under 6404.19.47.30 due to construction method and material specs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6404.19Same rate: 22.5%

If outer sole has >=50% textile surface area in ground contact

Textile-dominant soles (per note 4(b) and US note 5) shift to 6404.19.40, excluding non-durable textiles.

6404.19.90Higher: 26.5% vs 22.5%

If valued over $3/pair

Value threshold exceeds $3/pair limit, moving to higher-value other textile upper footwear.

6405.20.90Same rate: 22.5%

If uppers contain vegetable fibers like cotton

Vegetable fiber uppers (e.g., cotton) are directed to 6405.20 by hierarchy, not synthetic textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify sole attachment is exclusively adhesive with no stitching or molding; document manufacturing process to avoid reclassification

Confirm valuation under $3/pair with commercial invoices; include fiber content labels for textile uppers to meet CBP requirements

Avoid common pitfall of foxing bands—ensure no overlapping sole elements except toe/heel to stay in this subheading

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