Cheap Synthetic Mesh Training Shoes from China
Entry-level mesh athletic-style shoes with textile uppers and adhesive-only plastic soles where textile provides primary ground contact, valued <$3/pair, no foxing. HTS 6404.19.47.90 applies due to precise material and construction rules in Chapter Notes 4(a)/(b).
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area measurements for upper/sole; retain lab reports for audits
• Specify 'adhesive exclusive' in manufacturing certs to avoid reclassification
• Watch for value averaging; segregate low-value lots to prevent threshold breaches