Hemp Rope-Sole Tennis Shoes
Casual tennis shoes with hemp and cotton uppers, featuring thick hemp rope textile soles for ground contact over a minimal rubber layer. The upper is a heavy, tightly woven vegetable fibre canvas weighing 200 g/m² or more, and the shoes are valued under $3 per pair, falling under the 'other' category of this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 16% | — | 16% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 16% | — | 16% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 16% | — | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 16% | — | 16% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 16% | — | 16% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shoes are designed for hiking
This item covers hiking footwear with the same canvas and sole specifications.
If the shoes are hiking footwear with different materials
This item covers other hiking footwear with rubber or plastic soles and textile uppers.
If the upper does not meet the heavy canvas vegetable fibre requirement
This residual item covers other sports footwear with rubber or plastic soles and textile uppers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the outer sole is solely rubber and the upper is solely vegetable fibre canvas meeting the weight threshold
• Be ready to show that the hemp rope sole is not the dominant ground-contact material if it is not rubber
• Keep documentation of the fabric weave and weight for CBSA verification
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