Women's Abaca Training Shoes from Japan

Women's low-cost training shoes with abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers and soles where textile covers most ground contact (disregarded for durability under US note 5). Under $3/pair valuation places them in HTS 6404.11.51.60 for women's sports footwear. Designed for aerobic or cross-training use.

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

Label uppers clearly as vegetable fiber; mislabeling as synthetic leads to Chapter 59 or 64 reclass

Document sole composition with diagrams showing textile > rubber/plastics contact area

Watch for quota restrictions on vegetable fiber textiles; check current HTS annexes