Men's Jute Fiber Hiking Sneakers from China
These men's sneakers feature uppers primarily made from woven jute vegetable fibers, providing breathability for casual hiking. The outer sole is rubber with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, qualifying under the specific exclusion of U.S. note 5. Valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, they are classified in 6404.19.82.30 for men's textile-upper footwear.
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
• Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute or sisal via lab testing to confirm external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Document sole composition showing textile has greatest ground contact (excluding US Note 5 textiles) and value certification to avoid misclassification