Jute Fiber Sneakers from Canada
Low-top training sneakers with uppers of woven vegetable fibers (jute/cotton blend) and soles featuring textile fabric as the primary ground-contact material over a thin plastic layer, cemented solely with adhesive. No foxing band or sole overlap except toe/heel. Priced $4-$6/pair, fits HTS 6404.11.61 for sports footwear with vegetable fiber uppers and qualifying textile soles.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Submit cross-section diagrams showing textile >50% ground contact, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S
• Note 5
• Confirm 'sports' design via function (e.g
• gym use) but avoid spikes/cleats to stay out of narrower sports notes