Women's Plastic Band Wooden Espadrille Platforms from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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