Budget Hiking-Style Shoes from China
Trail-inspired low shoes with textile mesh upper and rubber sole, for light outdoor use, valued low. HTS 6404.19.79: textile upper (greatest surface), rubber sole, $3-$6.50/pair, not true sports footwear lacking spikes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from sports via design; no spike provisions keeps it non-sports per subheading note
• Test for water protection; if coated textile and >$24/pair, may qualify as protective active under other subs
• Provide wear-test evidence if sole textile questioned for durability per US note