Men's Adidas Ultraboost Light Racer Textile Sneakers
Casual athletic sneakers with synthetic textile upper and Boost midsole encased in a textile outer sole material dominant in ground contact. Priced $8-11/pair, fits HTS 6404.19.87.30 for men's footwear with non-vegetable textile uppers and qualifying textile soles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uppers contain vegetable fibers like cotton
Vegetable fiber uppers excluded from 6404.19.87, moving to separate textile category.
If outer sole is predominantly rubber without textile dominance
Rubber as primary ground-contact material changes to other rubber/plastics uppers heading.
If imported as separate footwear parts, not complete shoes
Chapter note 3 excludes parts like soles/uppers from heading 6404, classifying separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct surface area measurements for upper (textile dominant) and sole per chapter note 4; document for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as women's/unisex without size confirmation; specify men's sizing
• Ensure no vegetable fibers in upper to stay in this subheading; test blends if mixed materials
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Men's Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit Shoes
These running shoes feature a breathable Flyknit textile upper and a React foam outer sole with a textile covering that has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground. Valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, they are classified under HTS 6404.19.87.30 due to the textile upper (not vegetable fibers) and textile-dominant outer sole, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S. note 5.
Men's New Balance Fresh Foam X Textile Sneakers
Daily wear sneakers featuring synthetic knit textile upper and Fresh Foam midsole with textile ground-contact surface exceeding other materials. Valued $11/pair, under HTS 6404.19.87.30.
Men's Puma RS-X3 Textile Casual Shoes
Retro-style casual shoes with nylon textile upper and RS foam sole featuring textile tread with max ground contact area. Valued at $9/pair, classified in HTS 6404.19.87.30 for men's non-vegetable textile uppers and qualifying soles.
Men's Under Armour Charged Assert 10 Textile Trainers
Training shoes with engineered mesh textile upper and rubber sole with textile overlay providing greatest ground contact. At $10.50/pair, meets HTS 6404.19.87.30 criteria for men's footwear.