Raffia Basketball Sneakers from China
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 — 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
• Declare exact value per statutory pair; promotional samples may trigger duties
• Ensure no rubber coating on uppers hides vegetable fibers visually