Women's Textile Uppers Sneakers with Textile Sole

Casual women's sneakers featuring uppers primarily of synthetic textile materials like nylon and polyester, with an outer sole where textile materials provide the greatest surface area in contact with the ground. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, these fall under HTS 6404.19.77.60 as non-sports footwear for women with specified material compositions per chapter notes 4 and additional U.S. note 5.

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.

6404.19.90Higher: 26.5% vs 22.5%

If valued over $6.50/pair

Exceeds the value threshold for 6404.19.77, shifting to other valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair subheading.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 22.5%

If qualifying as protective active footwear for outdoor activities

Meets U.S. note definition for water-protective hiking/running shoes valued over $24/pair with coated textile uppers.

6404.19Same rate: 22.5%

If outer sole primarily rubber/plastics without qualifying textile coverage

Chapter note 4(b) determines sole material by ground contact; non-qualifying textiles ignored per U.S. note 5.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify outer sole composition via lab testing to confirm textile has greatest ground contact area, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S. note 5

Include detailed material breakdowns and value declarations on commercial invoices to avoid reclassification during CBP examination

Ensure footwear is marked 'women's' based on size and design; misgendering leads to common reclassification pitfalls