Budget Hiking Espadrilles from China
Lightweight espadrille-style shoes with textile upper and rubber sole glued exclusively with adhesive, priced at $4.50/pair. Lacks foxing band or sports spikes, fitting 6404.19.69 for non-sports casual outdoor use and specific attachment method.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no 'sports footwear' elements per subheading note to avoid reclassification to 6402/6403
• Use commercial invoices with detailed value breakdown to justify under-$6.50 threshold
• Test outer sole for rubber/plastics dominance via surface area measurement per Chapter Note 4