Ramie Gym Sneakers

Casual gym sneakers with ramie fiber uppers and textile-heavy outer soles for ground contact. Valued $11/pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.11.81.90 as sports/training shoes meeting vegetable fiber upper and 'other' sole specifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+17.5%25%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.19.70Higher: 34.5% vs 25%

If uppers of rubber/plastics

Rubber/plastics upper (visible layer on textile) shifts to 6402.19 per note 3(a).

6404.11Same rate: 25%

If uppers not vegetable fibers

Man-made fiber uppers in same value/sports category classify under 6404.11.78.

6406.10Lower: 14.5% vs 25%

If imported as uppers only

Textile footwear uppers without soles are parts under 6406.10 per heading note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use naked-eye test for upper materials; no color change allowance per chapter note

Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as parts; complete pairs must enter as footwear

Declare exact value per pair; promotional sets can trigger average value issues

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Vegetable Fiber Tennis Shoes

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Jute Training Gym Shoes

Gym training shoes constructed with jute fiber uppers and soles where textile covers the majority of the ground-contacting surface. Valued at $7.50 per pair, these sports shoes align with HTS 6404.11.81.90 specifications for vegetable fiber uppers and non-qualifying textile soles in the $6.50-$12 range.

Sisal Fiber Cross-Trainers

Cross-trainer shoes with sisal (vegetable fiber) uppers and outer soles emphasizing textile ground contact. These $9/pair gym shoes are classified in HTS 6404.11.81.90 for sports footwear with the specified material hierarchy and value, excluding soles that qualify under US note 5.

Hemp Textile Volleyball Shoes

Volleyball shoes boasting hemp uppers (vegetable fibers) and soles with predominant textile ground contact. At $10.50/pair, they match HTS 6404.11.81.90 as 'other' sports footwear in the value band with the required material notes compliance.

Jute Sole Training Shoes

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.