Sisal Fiber Tennis-Style Shoes from Canada
Affordable tennis-inspired shoes with sisal (vegetable fiber) uppers and textile-dominant outer soles ignored under U.S. note 5 for classification. HTS 6404.11.51 applies to these sub-$3/pair items resembling sports footwear but without athletic provisions like cleats. Upper material determined by greatest external surface area per chapter note.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label 'vegetable fiber upper' accurately; CBP may require destructive testing for blends
• Source from verified factories to prevent forced labor claims under UFLPA