Hemp Canvas Deck Shoes from Japan
Non-slip deck shoes made with hemp canvas uppers (vegetable fibers) and woven textile soles for casual boating use, valued at $6/pair. The soles' textile surface exceeds other materials in ground contact, not qualifying as durable under U.S. Note 5, aligning with HTS 6404.19.72.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Confirm vegetable fiber via supplier certifications; customs may test for hemp/jute content against synthetics
• Photograph soles clearly for entry docs to prove textile ground area per Chapter Note 4(b)
• Watch for 'sports footwear' misclassification; these lack spikes/cleats per subheading note