Raffia Woven Espadrilles from China
Woven raffia (vegetable fibre) upper espadrilles styled as training shoes, with raffia textile wedge soles dominant on the ground and an adhesively attached thin plastic midsole. The upper is a heavy, tightly woven fabric weighing 200 g/m² or more, and the shoes are valued under $3 per pair, falling under the 'other' category of this tariff item.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
16%
Import Tips
• Verify that the outer sole is solely rubber and the upper is solely vegetable fibre canvas meeting the weight threshold
• Be prepared to justify the training shoe classification, as espadrilles may be seen as casual footwear
• Keep detailed material and construction records for CBSA inspection