Raffia Woven Gym Shoes

Gym shoes crafted from raffia vegetable fibers for uppers, with outer soles emphasizing textile ground contact over rubber/plastics. Fully adhesive assembly, sports design, valued $4.80/pair, no prohibited overlaps. Classed in 6404.11.61.90 per hierarchy and notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6405Higher: 22.5% vs 17.5%

If for men/women, other than sports, with textile soles

Non-sports drops from 6404 sports subheadings to general 6405 for specified textile soles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test sole durability—US note 5 ignores weak textiles; ensure lab reports for ground-contact claims

Full manifests with unit values; bulk shipments often scrutinized for average pricing

Eco-labeling optional but boosts compliance image; avoid greenwashing claims on fibers

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