Canvas Slip-On Sneakers with Jute Upper from Mexico
These casual slip-on sneakers feature uppers made primarily from vegetable fibers like jute or hemp canvas, providing a breathable and eco-friendly option. The outer sole is predominantly textile material in contact with the ground, qualifying under HTS 6404.19.36 as open-heel or slip-on footwear without laces or buckles. They exclude foxing bands and meet the criteria for textile-dominant soles per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers (e.g
• jute, hemp) via lab tests, as per chapter note 4(a) measuring external surface area
• Document sole composition to confirm textile has greatest ground contact, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S. note 5
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no rubber/plastic foxing band overlapping the upper, a common pitfall for higher-duty subheadings