With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials: > Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: > Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like: > Other: > Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair: > With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 6404.11.81
Canvas Tennis Shoes with Jute Upper
Low-top tennis shoes featuring uppers made primarily from vegetable fibers like jute canvas, paired with outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area. These qualify under HTS 6404.11.81 as sports footwear valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, excluding soles dismissed by U.S. note 5 for lacking durability. The vegetable fiber upper and textile-dominant sole adhere to chapter notes on material determination.
Hemp Basketball Shoes Low-Top
Basketball-style gym shoes with breathable hemp fiber uppers providing the greatest external surface area, and outer soles featuring textile materials (e.g., reinforced fabric) with the largest ground-contact area. Classified in HTS 6404.11.81 for sports footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair, where textile soles are countable per U.S. note 5 exclusion terms. Meets criteria for vegetable fiber uppers under chapter leather/plastics notes.
Jute Training Sneakers
Versatile training shoes for gym use with uppers of woven jute vegetable fibers covering the majority external area, and outer soles where textile fabric provides the greatest contact with the ground. Fits HTS 6404.11.81 as non-sports-specific but qualifying sports-like footwear valued over $6.50 but not $12/pair, textile sole valid under U.S. note 5. Excludes rubber/plastics dominance per chapter notes.
Sisal Fiber Gym Shoes
Gym shoes designed for training with uppers predominantly sisal (vegetable fiber) textile, greatest external surface, and soles with textile materials dominating ground contact—not disregarded by U.S. note 5 durability rules. HTS 6404.11.81 applies to these sports footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair. Adheres to material primacy in chapter notes 4(a)/(b).
Raffia Woven Sports Sneakers
Lightweight sports sneakers with hand-woven raffia (vegetable fiber) uppers providing max external area, and outer soles of durable textile with primary ground contact per chapter note 4(b). Valued $6.50-$12/pair for HTS 6404.11.81 classification as qualifying sports footwear; textile sole counts fully under U.S. note 5. Ideal for casual athletic use.
Abaca Fiber Trail Training Shoes
Trail training shoes with abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers dominant externally, textile soles with greatest ground area contact (durable per U.S. note 5). HTS 6404.11.81 for sports footwear $6.50-$12/pair, fitting tennis/gym-like category. Chapter notes confirm material bases excluding accessories.
Vegetable Fiber Yoga Gym Shoes
Flexible yoga gym shoes using vegetable fibers (coir/jute blend) for uppers' main surface, with textile-material soles having max ground contact. Classed HTS 6404.11.81: sports/training shoes valued $6.50-$12, textile sole valid. Aligns with naked-eye material visibility in notes.