Men's Textile Hiking Shoes

Casual men's hiking-style shoes with nylon textile uppers and molded rubber soles, priced $4-$6/pair. Not qualifying as protective active footwear due to value under $24/pair and lacking water-resistant lamination. Fits 6404.19.79.30 for men's other textile-upper footwear in this value bracket.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+17.5%55%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.99.60Lower: 26% vs 55%

If outer sole incorporates significant leather

If leather exceeds rubber/plastics in sole ground contact, shifts to 6403 per Note 4(b).

6117.10.40Lower: 19% vs 55%

If knitted throughout, including sole elements

Knitted footwear with minimal sole falls under Chapter 61; not rubber/plastic outer sole dominant.

6404.19Same rate: 55%

If valued under $3 per pair

Lower value subheading applies below $3/pair threshold.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no water protection via coated textiles to stay out of 6402.91.42; retain supplier fabric specs

Measure external surface area of upper excluding reinforcements per Note 4(a)

Label clearly as men's sizes; unisex items may require end-use determination