Children's Synthetic Mesh Sneakers

Low-top sneakers for kids featuring uppers made primarily from synthetic textile mesh (polyester/nylon) and outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area, though not qualifying under US note 5 for durability. Valued under $3/pair with rubber/plastic soles adhesively attached without foxing or overlapping. Classified under 6404.19.47 due to textile upper (non-vegetable fibers) and textile-dominant sole per chapter note 4(b).

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%

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6404.19Same rate: 22.5%

If outer sole's rubber/plastics has greatest ground contact

Chapter note 4(b) prioritizes material with max ground contact; durable rubber/plastics shifts from textile-dominant sole.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 22.5%

If valued over $3/pair

Exceeds low-value threshold of 6404.19, moving to higher-value 'other' subheading for similar construction.

6405.90.90Same rate: 22.5%

If sold as set with socks or insoles

Classified by essential character; sets with non-footwear components (e.g., accessories) fall under parts/other footwear heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify upper is >50% external surface area textile (non-cotton/veg fibers) via photos/labs; declare accurately to avoid reclassification

Document value < $3/pair with invoices; soles must be adhesively cemented without foxing—inspect for overlaps at toe/heel only

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