Canvas Sneaker Upper from China
An unfinished upper for athletic sneakers made from woven cotton canvas fabric with rubber reinforcements visible externally, stitched but without soles attached. Classified under HTS 6406.10.90 as 'other' uppers, where textile with visible plastics/rubber layer qualifies per Chapter Note 3(a). It is a part for footwear assembly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document the external surface area dominance of the primary material, noting visible rubber/plastics per Chapter notes
• Label clearly as 'removable upper for footwear' to prevent confusion with complete shoes under 6404