Bamboo Fiber Athletic Slip-Ons from China
Slip-on athletic shoes with bamboo vegetable fiber uppers and soles where textile has greatest ground contact (US Note 5). HTS 6404.11.51.90 applies to these under-$3 sports footwear. Easy-wear for gym or casual sports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm bamboo as vegetable fiber (not wood); provide processing details
• Value assessments critical; promotional pricing can trigger audits
• Ensure sports design (e.g
• grip patterns) per subheading note