Canvas Sneaker Upper
A pre-formed upper made primarily from cotton canvas textile material, designed for assembly into casual sneakers. It features reinforced eyelets and stitching but lacks an outer sole, classifying it as a formed upper of textile materials under HTS 6406.10.30.00 due to its value range of over $3 but not over $6.50 per pair.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $12/pair
Higher value formed textile uppers shift to different statistical suffix with potentially varied duty rates.
If unformed textile fabric only, not pre-shaped into uppers
Unassembled textile material without forming into uppers falls under textile coatings rather than footwear parts.
If outer soles are included and attached
Attachment of outer soles changes classification from uppers to complete footwear assemblies.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the external surface area is predominantly textile per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification as leather uppers
• Provide detailed value documentation and material composition certificates to confirm the $3-$6.50/pair threshold
• Ensure uppers are 'formed' (stitched and shaped) but not attached to outer soles to prevent classification under complete footwear headings
Related Products under HTS 6406.10.30.00
Mesh Running Shoe Upper
Lightweight formed upper constructed from synthetic mesh textile for breathability in athletic running shoes. Predominantly textile by external surface area, valued between $3-$6.50/pair, fitting HTS 6406.10.30.00 as it excludes outer soles and stiffeners.
Denim Casual Shoe Upper
Formed upper from denim textile fabric (cotton with indigo dye), intended for low-top casual shoes. Textile dominant per naked eye visibility, valued over $3 but not exceeding $6.50/pair, classified under 6406.10.30.00 excluding soles.
Corduroy Boot Upper
Pre-formed upper of corduroy textile (pile cotton fabric) for ankle boots, with textile comprising greatest external surface. Excludes outer sole; value $3-$6.50/pair qualifies for HTS 6406.10.30.00.
Nylon Hiking Shoe Upper
Durable formed upper of nylon textile ripstop fabric for hiking footwear, textile primary material. Lacks provisions for spikes/cleats, valued $3-$6.50/pair under HTS 6406.10.30.00 as non-sports upper.
Polyester Athletic Upper
Formed polyester textile upper for training shoes, breathable weave dominant externally. Value over $3 not over $6.50/pair; HTS 6406.10.30.00 for textile uppers sans soles.
Cotton Canvas Slip-On Upper
Slip-on style formed upper from cotton canvas textile, for casual espadrille-like shoes. Textile surface area greatest, valued $3-$6.50/pair per HTS 6406.10.30.00.