Paper Straw Beach Flip-Flops
Paper straw beach flip-flops are eco-friendly flip-flops with braided paper straw uppers and cork soles, designed for casual beach wear. The upper is predominantly paper straw, a textile-like material, and the sole is cork, with no rubber or plastic components. These flip-flops fall under tariff item 6405.90.00 as other footwear with uppers of textile materials.
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 upper and sole are both made of textile materials
Footwear with uppers of textile materials and soles of textile materials falls under subheading 6405.20.
If the sole is rubber or plastics and the upper is textile
Footwear with textile uppers and rubber or plastic soles is classified under heading 64.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the paper straw upper is the dominant material by external surface area, as per Chapter Note 4
• Verify that the flip-flops are not considered disposable, which would exclude them under Chapter Note 1(a)
• Provide clear product photos and material breakdowns to CBSA to support the textile upper classification
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