Women's Jute Fiber Tennis Shoes from Japan

Low-cut women's tennis shoes featuring uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface. The soles and mid-soles are affixed exclusively with adhesive, without foxing or overlapping elements except at toe/heel, and valued under $3/pair. Classified under HTS 6404.11.41.60 due to textile uppers, sports design, adhesive assembly, and qualifying sole composition for women.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute or sisal via lab testing; document fiber content to avoid reclassification

Confirm sole textile coverage exceeds other materials in ground contact and adhesive-only assembly; provide assembly photos or diagrams

Include valuation proof under $3/pair and women's fit specs; watch for foxing bands which exclude from this subheading

Women's Jute Fiber Tennis Shoes from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6404.11.41.60