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Sisal Training Sneakers

Affordable training sneakers with uppers of woven sisal fibers (vegetable origin) and soles featuring textile as primary ground-contact material. Priced at $5/pair for gym and light sports use, they meet sports footwear definition without spikes and fit 6404.11.71.90 specifics on value and non-excluded textile sole.

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.

6404.11Same rate: 27.5%

If valued over $6.50/pair

Value threshold determines subheading within 6404.11; exceeds limit moves to 6404.11.80.

6402.99.31Lower: 18.5% vs 27.5%

If outer sole primarily rubber/plastics by ground contact

Rubber/plastic soles with textile uppers classify in 6402 per chapter note 4b.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide certificates of vegetable fiber origin (e.g

• sisal from agave plant) to customs for upper classification

• Label value accurately; over $6.50 shifts to higher subheading 6404.11.80