Hemp Gym Shoes from Canada
Budget training shoes with uppers of woven hemp fabric (vegetable fiber) and outer soles featuring textile fabric as the main ground-contact material, qualifying under U.S. note 5 exclusion. Fits HTS 6404.11.51 for low-value (<$3/pair) sports-like footwear with specified materials. Lacks provisions for spikes, distinguishing from true sports footwear.
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
• Provide supplier certifications for hemp as vegetable fiber; EU REACH may apply for dyes
• Measure sole ground contact precisely; textile must exceed other materials but be non-durable per note
• Bundle in sets for retail? Classify as individual if sold separately to avoid set rules