Vegetable Fiber Yoga Gym Shoes from Canada
Flexible yoga gym shoes using vegetable fibers (coir/jute blend) for uppers' main surface, with textile-material soles having max ground contact. Classed HTS 6404.11.81: sports/training shoes valued $6.50-$12, textile sole valid. Aligns with naked-eye material visibility in notes.
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
• Ensure no plastic coating visible on uppers, per chapter note on rubber/plastics textiles
• Validate sole strength for normal use to apply U.S. note 5 properly
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline sports designs to preempt disputes