Jute Sole Training Shoes from Japan
Training shoes with jute uppers and matching jute-dominant soles for ground contact. These $7/pair sports shoes fit HTS 6404.11.81.90 precisely due to vegetable fibers and non-qualifying textile sole area.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Lab certify vegetable fiber content >50% surface; critical for .8190 vs other subheads
• Sole diagrams essential—show textile > rubber/plastics contact
• Watch retail vs bulk import; sets with accessories may classify differently