Raffia Basketball Sneakers from Canada
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).
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact value per statutory pair; promotional samples may trigger duties
• Ensure no rubber coating on uppers hides vegetable fibers visually