With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials: > Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: > Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like: > Other: > Valued not over $3/pair: > Having soles (or mid-soles, if any) of rubber or plastics which are affixed to the upper exclusively with an adhesive (any mid-soles also being affixed exclusively to one another and to the sole with an adhesive); the foregoing except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear with soles which overlap the upper other than at the toe or heel: > With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 6404.11.41
Canvas Espadrille Sneakers
Low-top sneakers featuring uppers made from vegetable fibers like cotton canvas and jute, paired with outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area. Designed as casual gym or training shoes, they are valued under $3/pair, with rubber mid-soles adhesively attached without foxing or overlapping soles. Classified under HTS 6404.11.41 due to the textile-dominant sole and vegetable fiber uppers per Chapter Note 4.
Jute Fiber Gym Shoes
Affordable gym shoes with uppers of woven jute and cotton vegetable fibers, featuring textile-woven outer soles (greatest ground contact) and adhesively bonded rubber mid-soles. Valued not over $3/pair, these training shoes avoid foxing bands or sole overlaps. HTS 6404.11.41 applies as they meet the precise criteria for vegetable fiber uppers and excluded textile soles.
Cotton Twill Training Sneakers
Basic training sneakers with cotton twill uppers (vegetable fibers) and braided textile soles providing primary ground contact, with thin adhesively affixed plastic mid-soles. No foxing or upper overlaps, valued below $3/pair for casual sports use. Fits HTS 6404.11.41 exactly due to material notes on uppers and soles.
Bamboo Canvas Basketball Shoes
Low-cost basketball-style shoes with bamboo-reinforced cotton canvas uppers and textile fabric outer soles (dominant contact area), rubber mid-sole glued exclusively. Under $3/pair, no foxing, ideal for gym training. HTS 6404.11.41 due to vegetable fiber dominance and textile sole exclusion.
Hemp Rope-Sole Tennis Shoes
Casual tennis shoes with hemp and cotton uppers, featuring thick hemp rope textile soles for ground contact over minimal rubber layer. Adhesive bonding, no overlaps, valued <$3/pair. Precisely under HTS 6404.11.41 for vegetable fibers and qualifying textile soles.
Sisal Textile Gym Slip-Ons
Slip-on gym shoes with sisal and cotton uppers, textile sisal soles with greatest contact area, adhesive rubber inset. Low-value <$3/pair, training style without foxing/overlaps. Classified in HTS 6404.11.41 per material and construction rules.
Abaca Fiber Trail Trainers
Trail training shoes using abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers and woven abaca soles dominant on ground, adhesive plastic mid. Under $3/pair, no foxing. HTS 6404.11.41 for exact fit.
Raffia Woven Espadrilles
Woven raffia (vegetable fiber) upper espadrilles styled as training shoes, with raffia textile wedge soles dominant on ground. Adhesively attached thin plastic midsole, under $3/pair, no foxing. HTS 6404.11.41 matches the subheading specs perfectly.