Women's Leather-Sole Textile Ballet Flats
These are women's ballet flats with textile uppers made primarily from canvas and leather outer soles. They are classified under tariff item 6404.20.90 because the upper is textile, the sole is leather, and they do not qualify for the pointe shoe subheading. The rubber or plastics content is within the weight limits specified in the chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flats are pointe shoes for professional dancers or ballet students meeting Canada Council standards
This subheading covers specific pointe shoes, which are excluded from the general 'other' category.
If the flats have rubber or plastic soles instead of leather
Footwear with textile uppers and rubber or plastic soles falls under a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the canvas upper and leather sole clearly, as the CBSA may request material specifications
• Keep supplier documentation to support the classification
• No quota or permit is required for this tariff item
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