Wood Platform Rubber Strappy Espadrille Sandals from China
Fashion espadrille-style sandals with a thick wooden platform sole and thin rubber straps forming over 90% of the upper surface. Popular for summer weddings and casual outings. HTS 6402.99.23 applies to the wood base and rubber upper composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Measure external upper surface excluding reinforcements; straps must dominate for 90% plastics
• Include origin certificates for wood to comply with Lacey Act declarations
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, potentially shifting classification