Men's Jute Fiber Canvas Sneakers from China

Low-top sneakers for men featuring uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers, with a flexible rubber outer sole incorporating textile materials that provide the greatest ground contact area (textile not qualifying for sole material per US note 5). Valued under $3/pair, these are casual everyday shoes suitable for walking. Classified under 6404.19.52.30 due to textile uppers of vegetable fibers and low-value pricing.

Duty Rate — China → 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

Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers (e.g

jute, sisal) by surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if challenged

Document value under $3/pair with invoices; common pitfall is misvaluation leading to reclassification to higher-duty subheadings

Ensure textile in sole doesn't meet durability/strength for classification per US Note 5; retain sole material specs