Toddler Mesh Athletic-Inspired Sneakers

Breathable mesh textile sneakers for infants learning to walk, with padded collars but no sports features like cleats. Under HTS 6405.20.90.70 for other infant textile upper footwear, as not meeting sports footwear definition in subheading note.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 22.5%

If designed for sporting activity with cleat provisions

Subheading note defines sports footwear; athletic infant shoes with attachments shift to Chapter 64 sports.

6404.19.90Higher: 26.5% vs 22.5%

If primarily plastics/rubber uppers despite textile lining

Visible external plastics layer on textile makes upper 'plastics' per Chapter Note 3(a).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Explicitly state 'not sports footwear' on invoices; check for spike provisions per subheading note 1

Measure upper surface area visually; mesh textile must be predominant

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