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Women's Jute Fiber Hiking Sneakers from Japan

These women's sneakers feature uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers, providing a breathable and eco-friendly option for casual hiking. The outer sole is rubber with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, qualifying under note 4(b) as the textile lacks durability for normal sole use per U.S. note 5. Valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, they fit HTS 6404.19.82.60 due to the specific upper and sole material combination for women.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

52.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Verify upper is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute or sisal by surface area (over 50%) and document fiber content certificates to avoid reclassification

Measure outer sole contact area precisely; ensure textile portion is largest but non-durable per U.S. note 5, with lab tests if challenged by CBP

Confirm valuation $6.50-$12/pair excluding inland freight; common pitfall is misvaluing sets or promotional bundles