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Raffia Gym Training Shoes

Lightweight gym training shoes using raffia palm fibers for uppers and textile-based soles with max ground contact. At $3.50/pair, designed for indoor sports, fitting 6404.11.71.90 under sports footwear with specified material notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+20.0%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.91.40Lower: 18.5% vs 27.5%

If waterproof hiking versions valued >$12/pair

Protective active footwear with laminated textiles moves to 6402.91 per US note.

6405.90.90Lower: 25% vs 27.5%

If sold as parts like separate soles/upper assemblies

Unfinished footwear parts classify in 6406, but complete shoes stay 6404/6405.

6404.20.60Higher: 57.5% vs 27.5%

If outer sole of leather or composition leather

Sole material change per hierarchy shifts from rubber/plastics subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document raffia as vegetable fiber (not plastic imitation) with supplier specs

• Ensure no durable rubber sole layer exceeds textile in contact area per US note

• Batch import declarations must specify exact value per pair