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📦 With uppers of textile material other than 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 South Africa Trade Analysis for With uppers of textile material other than 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 textile material other than 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 textile material other than 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:

30%
Effective 01 January 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and South Africa

Trade Volume

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

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
Free
Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for qualifying goods from the United States, subject to compliance with rules of origin and documentation.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S.-South Africa Trade Agreement Boosts Textile Footwear Exports
A new bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and South Africa has reduced tariffs on footwear with textile uppers (HS Code: 6404.11), leading to a 15% increase in exports from South Africa to the U.S. in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on South African exporters, increasing market access to the U.S. for textile footwear, potentially driving up production and employment in the sector.
U.S. Imposes Temporary Quota on South African Textile Footwear Imports
The U.S. introduced a temporary quota on imports of footwear with textile uppers and soles from South Africa to protect domestic manufacturers, affecting HS Code 6404.11 products.
2023-09-01
Impact: Negative impact on South African exporters as the quota limits volume, potentially reducing revenue; U.S. domestic producers may see short-term benefits.
South Africa Seeks Revision of U.S. Tariff Classifications for Textile Footwear
South African trade officials have requested the U.S. to reconsider tariff classifications under HS Code 6404.11, arguing that current rules disadvantage their exporters of footwear with textile materials.
2023-08-10
Impact: Potential for improved trade terms if successful, which could increase South African exports; uncertainty may delay trade decisions in the interim.
Policy Updates
U.S. Updates Additional Note 5 Interpretation for HS Code 6404.11
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a clarification on Additional U.S. Note 5, excluding certain textile footwear from preferential treatment under specific trade programs, impacting South African imports.
Date: 2023-09-15
South Africa Revises Export Incentives for Textile Footwear
South Africa introduced new export incentives for manufacturers of footwear with textile uppers (HS Code 6404.11), aiming to boost competitiveness in the U.S. market through subsidies and tax breaks.
Date: 2023-08-20