Canvas Sneaker Upper from China

A pre-formed upper made primarily from cotton canvas textile material, designed for assembly into casual sneakers. It features reinforced stitching around the eyelets and toe area, with provisions for laces. Classified under HTS 6406.10.35.00 as a formed upper of textile materials valued over $6.50 but not over $12 per pair.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.2%

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 equivalent with invoice documentation to ensure it falls within the $6.50-$12 range; overvaluation can shift to higher subheadings

Provide detailed material composition certificates confirming textile dominance per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification as leather or rubber uppers

Label as 'formed uppers for footwear' clearly, avoiding any sole attachment to prevent classification as complete footwear under headings 6401-6405