Vegetable Fiber Tennis Practice Shoes

Practice tennis shoes with woven vegetable fiber (jute blend) uppers and rubber/plastic soles where textile has max ground contact (non-qualifying per note). Adhesive bonding only, no foxing, $5.25/pair value. Precisely under 6404.11.61.90 for sports, materials, construction.

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.

6404.11Same rate: 17.5%

If soles overlap upper more than toe/heel or have foxing

Explicit exclusions in subheading for foxing-like bands or overlaps redirect to 6404.11.45.

6403.59.60Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If uppers considered leather despite fiber claim

Chapter note 3(b) defines leather strictly; misidentified uppers shift to leather-upper heading 6403.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure upper surface area meticulously—accessories ignored per note 4(a); photo evidence prevents reclassification

Declare as 'other' explicitly; pitfalls from assuming foxing allowance when molded bands present

Quota monitoring for vegetable fiber items; check HTS updates for seasonal restrictions

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