Men's Adhesive Bonded Jute Fiber Basketball Sneakers from China
These basketball sneakers for men feature uppers made primarily of woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles where textile materials provide the greatest ground contact area, though not qualifying under US note 5 due to lacking durability characteristics. The rubber soles and mid-soles are affixed exclusively with adhesive, without foxing or overlapping elements except at toe/heel, fitting 6404.11.61.30. Valued between $3-$6.50/pair, they qualify as sports footwear like gym shoes.
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Import Tips
• Verify upper is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute by surface area and document textile sole material not meeting US note 5 durability for correct classification
• Provide lab tests confirming adhesive-only bonding, no foxing/overlap, and value certification between $3-$6.50/pair to avoid reclassification
• Label clearly as men's footwear; common pitfall is misstating fiber content leading to audits