Hemp Fiber Sandals from Canada
Open-toe casual sandals with uppers of woven hemp fabric (vegetable fibers) and fabric-covered foam textile soles glued exclusively to the upper, under $3/pair value. Textile constitutes the greatest sole-ground surface, not qualifying under U.S. note 5 terms. Classifies in 6404.19.42 as low-cost veggie-fiber upper sandals with specified sole construction.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify hemp as vegetable fiber via origin docs; avoid synthetic blends pushing to plastics heading
• Prove <$3/pair with commercial invoices; undervaluation flags common audits
• Demonstrate exclusive adhesive bonding—no stitching; retain production photos