Canvas Slip-On Sneakers from China
Low-top slip-on sneakers featuring a textile canvas upper and outer sole made of composition leather, with less than 50% rubber or plastics by weight and at least 10% rubber or plastics content. Valued under $2.50 per pair, these are casual everyday shoes suitable for children or budget shoppers. Classified under 6404.20.20.90 due to the leather sole dominance and low value.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.5%
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 composition via lab testing to confirm outer sole is leather/composition leather with <50% rubber/plastics
• Provide detailed value documentation like invoices to prove under $2.50/pair threshold
• Label fiber content of textile upper accurately to avoid reclassification