Men's Coir Fiber Casual Sneakers from China
Rugged men's casual sneakers featuring coir (coconut husk) vegetable fiber uppers for eco-strength. The hybrid sole has textile matting with the largest contact area over rubber. At $6.75-$12/pair value, classified in HTS 6404.19.82.30.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Lab test for fiber purity; coir must be visible dominant material
• Document ground-contact ratios for soles to satisfy Note 4(b)
• Watch for over-valuation claims pushing to higher subheadings