Men's Textile Hiking Sneakers from China

These casual hiking sneakers feature a textile upper made primarily of nylon mesh for breathability and an outer sole of rubber providing traction. They are valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, classifying under HTS 6404.19.89 as non-sports footwear with textile uppers and rubber soles not exceeding the value threshold. The upper's greatest external surface area is textile, per Chapter Note 4(a).

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

Verify the value per pair is accurately documented between $6.50-$12 to avoid reclassification into higher value subheadings

Provide lab tests confirming the textile upper has the greatest external surface area, excluding reinforcements as per Chapter Note 4(a)

Ensure no spikes or cleats are present to prevent misclassification as sports footwear under subheading note