Jute Training Sneakers from China
Versatile training shoes for gym use with uppers of woven jute vegetable fibers covering the majority external area, and outer soles where textile fabric provides the greatest contact with the ground. Fits HTS 6404.11.81 as non-sports-specific but qualifying sports-like footwear valued over $6.50 but not $12/pair, textile sole valid under U.S. note 5. Excludes rubber/plastics dominance per chapter notes.
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
• Label uppers clearly as vegetable fibers; customs may test for blends exceeding 50% non-vegetable materials
• Document sole construction showing textile > rubber area in contact; common pitfall is ignoring reinforcements
• Ensure valuation per pair; bulk imports risk averaging over $12, shifting to higher subheadings