Women's Sisal Training Gym Shoes from Canada
Designed for gym training, these women's shoes have uppers of woven sisal vegetable fibers for lightweight support and moisture-wicking. The outer sole uses plastics base with textile covering the majority of ground-contact surface, ignored under U.S. note 5 only if lacking durability. Priced $8-$11/pair, fitting HTS 6404.11.81.60 for women's sports footwear.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Label fiber content accurately as vegetable (e.g
• sisal) and measure external surface area of upper per chapter note 4(a)
• Conduct sole wear tests to prove textile durability, avoiding reclassification under U.S. note 5
• Avoid bundling with accessories that could alter classification; declare as individual pairs