Hemp Rope-Sole Tennis Shoes from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document hemp as vegetable fiber; distinguish from synthetics
• Measure sole contact area accurately for customs verification
• Beware quota restrictions on certain vegetable fiber textiles