Abaca Fiber Casual Loafers from Canada
Slip-on loafers using abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber for uppers, paired with hybrid soles of plastics and textile webbing dominant on ground contact. Budget-friendly at $6/pair. Classified in 6404.19.72.90 for other low-value textile-sole footwear.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Retain supplier specs on fiber origin and weave to prove vegetable fiber status
• Beware reclassification if textile sole durability questioned under US note 5
• File entries with HTS breakdowns to avoid delays in low-value shipments