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Sisal Fiber Tennis-Style Shoes from China

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 — 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

Label 'vegetable fiber upper' accurately; CBP may require destructive testing for blends

Source from verified factories to prevent forced labor claims under UFLPA

Sisal Fiber Tennis-Style Shoes from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6404.11.51