Women's Plastic Band Wooden Espadrille Platforms from China
Espadrille-inspired platforms for women with woven jute accents but plastic bands forming >90% of the upper's external surface area over a wooden platform base. Plastics visibility dominates per chapter note 3(a). Not sports or weatherproof.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area calculations excluding minor textile braiding to affirm plastics dominance
• Invoice must specify 'women's' and detail platform height/material for verification
• Beware of misdeclaration as espadrilles; focus on plastic upper for correct HTS