Training Gym Shoes with Hemp Fiber Upper

Lightweight training shoes with hemp (vegetable fiber) weave uppers and textile-dominant outer soles for ground contact, valued $3-$6.50/pair. Classified in HTS 6404.11.71 as sports training footwear where textile soles don't meet U.S. note 5 criteria. Provides eco-friendly breathability for fitness routines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+17.5%25%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

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6404.11.90Higher: 37.5% vs 25%

If uppers of other textile materials like cotton

Cotton or man-made fiber uppers use 6404.11.90, distinct from vegetable fibers like hemp or jute.

6405.20.90Lower: 22.5% vs 25%

If not sports footwear (e.g., casual walkers)

Non-sports gym-style shoes classify under 6405.20 for other footwear over $3/pair.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 25%

If uppers are textile fabric coated with plastics visible to naked eye

Per chapter note 3, visible plastic coating on textile makes it 'plastics' upper under 5903.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source certificates proving vegetable fiber origin (e.g

hemp from natural plant sources) for upper classification

Measure sole surface area meticulously; diagrams help prove textile dominance per note 4(b)

Watch for retail packaging that might imply higher value, triggering reclassification

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