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📦 With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter
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United States to Costa Rica Trade Analysis for With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter

Detailed tariff information for With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter imports

With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter Tariff Rate

HS Code:

15%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Costa Rica

Trade Volume

Value
Approximately $5.2 million USD
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight growth of 2% compared to 2021

Special Rates

Preferential Rate under CAFTA-DR
0%
Applicable under the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) for qualifying goods from the United States, subject to rules of origin and proper documentation (Certificate of Origin).

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S.-Costa Rica Trade Agreement Boosts Textile Footwear Imports
Recent data shows an increase in imports of footwear with uppers of vegetable fibers and textile outer soles from Costa Rica to the U.S. under the CAFTA-DR agreement, with a focus on sustainable materials.
2023-10-15
Impact: This trend strengthens bilateral trade ties and supports eco-friendly footwear production, potentially increasing market access for Costa Rican exporters.
Costa Rican Footwear Sector Seeks U.S. Market Expansion
Costa Rican manufacturers of textile footwear are targeting the U.S. market, leveraging tariff benefits under CAFTA-DR for products classified under HS codes related to vegetable fiber uppers.
2023-09-22
Impact: Increased exports could lead to job growth in Costa Rica's footwear sector, while U.S. consumers benefit from diverse, sustainably sourced products.
U.S. Customs Clarifies Classification for Vegetable Fiber Footwear
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a ruling on the classification of footwear with vegetable fiber uppers and textile soles from Costa Rica, ensuring compliance with Additional U.S. Note 5 exclusions.
2023-08-30
Impact: Clarification reduces uncertainty for importers, potentially streamlining trade processes and encouraging consistent trade flows between the U.S. and Costa Rica.
Policy Updates
CAFTA-DR Tariff Schedule Review for Textile Footwear
The U.S. International Trade Commission announced a review of tariff schedules under CAFTA-DR, including specific provisions for footwear with vegetable fiber uppers and textile soles, to ensure alignment with sustainability goals.
Date: 2023-07-10