Men's Hemp Fiber Deck Shoes from China
Nautical-style men's deck shoes with uppers of durable hemp vegetable fibers for water resistance. Soles use non-slip rubber with a textile layer dominating the ground interface. Priced $11/pair, they fall under 6404.19.82.30 men's vegetable/textile footwear.
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
• Confirm hemp as vegetable fiber via botanical certification; avoid plastic-impregnated claims
• Value invoices must specify per-pair; avoid bulk averaging pitfalls
• Ensure no sports features like cleats to stay out of 6402/6403