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Canvas Slip-On Sneakers with Jute Sole from China

These casual slip-on sneakers feature a breathable canvas upper made from cotton textile and an outer sole primarily composed of woven jute fibers, the material with the greatest ground contact area. They have open heels and no laces or fasteners, fitting the open heel slip-on category. Classified under 6404.19.36.90 due to the textile upper and jute-dominant sole not qualifying under U.S. note 5 for durability.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify outer sole composition via lab testing to confirm textile (e.g

• jute) has greatest ground contact, excluding non-durable materials per U.S. note 5

• Provide detailed upper material breakdown (must be predominantly textile by surface area) and photos showing open heel/slip-on design

• Avoid misclassification as closed footwear; common pitfall is overlooking foxing band exclusions