Sisal Fiber Cross-Trainers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Source certificates for sisal/jute content; blends under 50% surface may shift headings
• Photograph sole treads for CBP review to confirm textile dominance without durable characteristics
• Monitor assembly origin—parts from multiple countries can complicate marking requirements