Raffia Woven Sports Sneakers from Canada
Lightweight sports sneakers with hand-woven raffia (vegetable fiber) uppers providing max external area, and outer soles of durable textile with primary ground contact per chapter note 4(b). Valued $6.50-$12/pair for HTS 6404.11.81 classification as qualifying sports footwear; textile sole counts fully under U.S. note 5. Ideal for casual athletic use.
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
• Authenticate raffia sourcing; synthetic imitations reclassify upper material
• Test sole durability to ensure textile qualifies beyond U.S. note 5 exclusions
• Declare exact pair value; promotional bundles can trigger set classification issues