Handball Gym Shoes with Sisal Upper from China
Handball shoes crafted with sisal (vegetable fiber) uppers for durability, textile outer soles dominant in ground contact, valued $3.50-$6.50/pair. HTS 6404.11.71 applies as sports footwear with non-qualifying textile soles under U.S. note 5. Enhances quick lateral movement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Use detailed BOM (bill of materials) proving vegetable fiber sourcing for uppers
• Customs may inspect for 'naked eye' plastic layers; ensure pure textile visibility
• Batch imports by value to prevent mixing brackets causing delays