For men
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 > For men
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 6404.11.81.30
Men's Jute Fiber Basketball Shoes
These basketball shoes feature uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers, providing breathability and durability for court play. The outer soles are rubber with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, qualifying under note 4(b) as textile-dominant despite rubber base. Valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, they meet HTS 6404.11.81.30 criteria for men's sports footwear.
Men's Sisal Gym Training Shoes
Lightweight gym training shoes with uppers of woven sisal fibers from vegetable sources, ideal for indoor workouts. Outer soles consist of rubber bases overlaid with textile for maximum ground contact, excluded from note 4(b) per U.S. note 5. Priced $8-$11 per pair for men's sizes, fitting HTS 6404.11.81.30.
Men's Abaca Tennis Shoes
Tennis shoes crafted with uppers from abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fibers for superior ventilation during play. Soles feature textile materials with the largest ground-contact area over plastic bases, per U.S. note 5. Men's model valued at $9.50/pair aligns with HTS 6404.11.81.30.
Men's Coir Fiber Cross-Trainers
Versatile cross-trainer shoes with uppers of coir (coconut husk) vegetable fibers, offering natural toughness. Outer soles have textile surfaces dominating ground contact over rubber, ignored under U.S. note 5. Valued $7.25/pair for men, per HTS 6404.11.81.30.
Men's Hemp Canvas Training Sneakers
Training sneakers featuring hemp-based canvas uppers from vegetable fibers, eco-friendly for gym use. Soles with textile greatest surface area in ground contact, qualifying via U.S. note 5 exclusion. Men's sizing at $10.75/pair fits HTS 6404.11.81.30.
Men's Ramie Fiber Gym Shoes
Gym shoes with breathable ramie vegetable fiber uppers, strong for athletic training. Rubber soles overlaid with textile for primary ground contact per U.S. note 5. Priced $11/pair for men under HTS 6404.11.81.30.