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Jute Fiber Hiking Sneakers from China

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.

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

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

Jute Fiber Hiking Sneakers from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6404.19.82.90