Hemp Shoelace Webbing from Mexico
Narrow woven hemp fabric, 1 cm wide with selvages, cut for use in flat shoelaces or apparel drawstrings. Classified in HTS 5806.39.20.00 due to its vegetable fiber (hemp) composition and narrow width specification for woven fabrics without weft. It serves as a durable, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic laces.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain third-party fiber analysis confirming hemp content, as blends over 50% non-vegetable may shift classification
• Document original loom width and selvage formation to prove it's not cut from broader fabric post-weaving