Men's Abaca Fiber Walking Shoes from China
Lightweight men's walking shoes with uppers crafted from abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fibers for natural ventilation. Outer soles combine rubber treads with a textile layer having the greatest surface area touching the ground, per chapter notes. Valued at $7.50-$11.50/pair for 6404.19.82.30 men's category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Conduct material surface area measurements for uppers; vegetable fibers must visibly dominate per naked-eye rule
• Include value declarations and photos of sole construction to prove textile dominance excluding weak textiles