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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of footwear (n.e.s.) with rubber or plastic uppers and outer soles, assembled by stitching or screwing (SITC 85132) totaled $464.9M in April 2026, traded with 86 countries.
Importers of Footwear (N.E.S.) with Rubber or Plastic Uppers and Outer Soles, Assembled by Stitching or Screwing paid $99.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $462.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Footwear (N.E.S.) with Rubber or Plastic Uppers and Outer Soles, Assembled by Stitching or Screwing imports of $464.9M in April 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $522.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRubber- and plastic-upper footwear assembled by stitching, screwing, riveting, or comparable mechanical processes sits in a separate classification from its molded or cemented counterpart, reflecting the SITC system's sensitivity to construction method as a classification axis. Styles such as stitched rubber work boots or mechanically assembled plastic sandals are representative examples. Importers switching suppliers or manufacturing processes should reassess classification, since a change from cemented to stitched construction can shift the applicable tariff line even when materials remain identical.
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Both SITC and the US HTS use construction method as a primary classification criterion for rubber/plastic footwear. Stitched, screwed, or riveted assembly places footwear in a different heading than cemented or molded assembly, even when the upper and sole materials are identical. Manufacturers changing production techniques mid-season should notify their customs broker to confirm whether reclassification is needed.
CBP may request factory process sheets, technical specifications, or cross-section samples to verify the assembly method. Detailed manufacturing declarations from the foreign producer, included with the entry package, are the most reliable way to support the claimed classification.
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