Jute Fiber Hiking Sneakers from Canada
Low-cut sneakers featuring uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers, with outer soles of rubber where textile components have the greatest ground contact area but are disregarded per U.S. note 5 due to lacking durability. Valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, these are suitable for casual outdoor walking. Classified under 6404.19.82.90 for textile uppers of vegetable fibers and specific sole composition.
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Import Tips
• Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute or sisal via lab tests, as customs measures external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Document sole composition showing textile has greatest ground contact but lacks durability/strength per U.S
• Note 5 to justify disregarded status
• Include value declarations and avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as synthetic uppers, which shifts to 6404.19.80