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📦 With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with 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 Malta Trade Analysis for With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with 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 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 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:

12%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Malta

Trade Volume

Value
USD 1.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase of 2% compared to 2021

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the EU-US Trade Agreement for qualifying goods meeting rules of origin criteria.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Increases Import Scrutiny on Vegetable Fiber Footwear from Malta
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced stricter classification checks on footwear with uppers of vegetable fibers (HS Code: 6404.11) imported from Malta to ensure compliance with additional U.S. Note 5 exemptions.
2023-10-15
Impact: This could lead to delays in clearance and potential reclassification costs for Maltese exporters, potentially reducing trade volume in this category.
Malta Boosts Export of Sustainable Footwear to the U.S.
Malta's trade ministry reported a 15% increase in exports of eco-friendly footwear with vegetable fiber uppers and textile soles to the U.S., driven by growing demand for sustainable products.
2023-09-22
Impact: This trend strengthens Malta's niche in sustainable footwear, potentially increasing market share in the U.S. despite specific tariff classifications.
U.S.-Malta Trade Talks Address Footwear Classification Issues
During recent bilateral trade discussions, U.S. and Maltese officials addressed discrepancies in the classification of vegetable fiber footwear under HS Code 6404.11, focusing on outer sole materials and exemptions.
2023-08-30
Impact: Resolution of classification issues may streamline trade processes, benefiting Maltese exporters by reducing tariff misapplications.
Policy Updates
U.S. Updates Interpretation of Additional Note 5 for Footwear Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a clarification on Additional U.S. Note 5, specifying that footwear with textile outer soles having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground may still face alternative tariff treatments if not meeting specific criteria, affecting imports from countries like Malta.
Date: 2023-10-01