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Canvas Sneakers with Jute Uppers from Canada

Low-top casual sneakers featuring uppers primarily made from vegetable fibers like jute canvas, paired with outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area (ignored per U.S. note 5 due to lacking durability). Classified under HTS 6404.11.51 as sports-style footwear valued under $3/pair with textile uppers and qualifying soles. Not sports footwear per subheading note as lacking spikes or cleats.

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

Verify upper's external surface area is >50% vegetable fibers (e.g

jute, hemp) via lab testing; document fiber content labels

Confirm outer sole's textile area in ground contact but note U.S. note 5 exclusion; avoid soles with durable rubber/plastic dominance

Ensure valuation < $3/pair with invoices; watch for undervaluation audits on bulk cheap imports