Women's Adhesive-Bonded Jute Fiber Hiking Sneakers from China
These women's hiking sneakers feature uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface, bonded exclusively with adhesive without foxing or overlapping soles. They qualify under HTS 6404.11.61.60 as sports footwear valued $3-$6.50/pair for women, meeting the specific construction and material notes for uppers and soles. The design supports trail activities but lacks spikes or cleats.
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Import Tips
• Verify upper is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute by surface area (note 4(a)) and sole textile coverage excluding non-durable materials (U.S. note 5)
• Document adhesive-only bonding process and value certification to avoid misclassification into foxing-band subheadings
• Label clearly as women's footwear and test sole durability to confirm textile materials qualify for ground-contact dominance