Nike Air Textile Shoe Upper from China
Pre-formed upper for Nike Air sneakers made primarily from textile materials like mesh and synthetic knits, valued over $12 per pair equivalent. Classified under HTS 6406.10.40.00 as a formed upper of textile materials, excluding stiffeners, not yet attached to soles. The textile dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact value per pair equivalent with commercial invoice; CBP scrutinizes 'over $12/pair' threshold closely
• Provide material breakdown showing textile as dominant external surface per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfall of including sole attachments, as those shift to complete footwear under 6404