Women's Abaca Tennis Shoes from Canada
These tennis shoes for women use abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers for durability on clay or hard courts. Outer sole of rubber with textile material providing max ground contact, qualifying despite U.S. note 5 due to strength. Value $7.50-$11.50/pair aligns with HTS 6404.11.81.60.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source certificates for abaca as vegetable fiber to support upper classification under note 4(a)
• Photograph sole cross-sections for customs to confirm textile ground contact without durability waiver
• Watch for mixed fibers; if synthetic exceeds vegetable surface, shifts headings