Raffia Basketball Sneakers

Cheap high-top basketball-style sneakers using raffia (vegetable fiber) for uppers and textile soles with greatest (ignored) ground contact. Valued under $3/pair, fitting HTS 6404.11.51 for non-spiked sports-like footwear. Textile uppers dominate external surface per chapter note 4(a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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6402.91.40Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If true sports footwear like gym shoes with spikes

Spiked/provisioned athletic shoes classify in 6402.91 per subheading note

6117.10.60Higher: 27% vs 17.5%

If knitted uppers without rigid soles

Knitted/crocheted textile footwear falls in Chapter 61

4203.21Lower: 14.9% vs 17.5%

If paired with leather components as set

Leather elements may pull classification to Chapter 42 if dominant

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact value per statutory pair; promotional samples may trigger duties

Ensure no rubber coating on uppers hides vegetable fibers visually