Casual Textile Deck Shoes from China
Boat-inspired deck shoes with nylon textile uppers and non-marking rubber soles, priced $10.50/pair. Classified in HTS 6404.19.89 for other footwear not qualifying as sports or protective. Textile forms the greatest visible external area.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Test outer sole for rubber/plastics composition if questioned at entry
• Separate laces and trims in classification per Chapter Note 2 for heading 6406
• Avoid describing as 'waterproof' to prevent protective active footwear scrutiny