Volleyball Court Shoes with Jute Textile Upper from China
Volleyball-specific shoes with jute vegetable fiber uppers for grip and flexibility, outer soles with textile as primary ground contact material. At $4-$6/pair value, they align with HTS 6404.11.71 for sports footwear excluding U.S. note 5 soles. Designed for indoor court traction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include manufacturing specs showing vegetable fiber percentage >50% external surface
• Separate laces/trim (heading 6406 excludes them as parts) to avoid sole material confusion
• Pre-validate with binding ruling if sole textile borderline for note 5 durability