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Men's Jute Fiber Canvas Sneakers from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

52.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes

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