Women's Banana Fiber Gladiator Sandals from China
Women's gladiator-style sandals with uppers made from banana plant fiber, a vegetable textile material. The banana fiber forms the greatest external surface area of the upper, classifying them under tariff item 6405.20.90 as other textile-upper footwear.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
18%
Import Tips
• Ensure the banana fiber is woven or otherwise processed as a textile, not as a raw plant material
• Document the surface area dominance of the banana fiber upper to support classification
• Verify the sandals are not designed for sports, which would require a different subheading