Men's Straw Espadrilles from China
Casual summer espadrilles for men with uppers made primarily from woven vegetable fibers like straw or raffia. The vegetable fiber dominates the upper's external surface, classifying them under tariff item 6405.20.90 as other footwear with textile uppers. The flexible rubber sole is secondary in ground contact.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
18%
Import Tips
• Ensure the vegetable fiber upper is the dominant material by external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Declare the correct HS code 6405.20.90 to avoid delays
• Verify the product is not sports footwear, which would change classification