Nylon Water Shoes from China
Quick-dry nylon mesh shoes with rubber outsoles for beach use, priced $5.50/pair. Textile upper provides dominant external surface area per note 4(a); lacks sports-specific features like spikes. 'Other' casual footwear classification applies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm rubber sole has greatest ground contact area, ignoring textile wear pads per US note; provide lab tests if questioned on material durability; avoid bulk packaging resembling parts shipments