Women's Piña Fiber Dress Pumps
Women's dress pumps with uppers made from piña (pineapple leaf) fiber, a vegetable textile material. The piña fiber constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper, classifying them under tariff item 6405.20.90 as other footwear with textile uppers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the outer sole is of rubber or plastics
Footwear with textile uppers and rubber/plastic soles is classified in heading 64.04.
If the upper is not predominantly textile
Non-textile uppers would fall under other footwear in heading 64.05.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the piña fiber is the dominant upper material by external surface area
• Provide detailed material composition to customs
• Ensure the pumps are not orthopaedic or sports footwear, which would be excluded
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