Jute Woven Ankle Slippers from China
Handwoven house slippers from jute fibers covering the ankle, with open heels and slip-on design held by elastic. Outer sole of minimal rubber/plastics (<10% weight) complies with HTS 6404.19.25.15 for vegetable fiber uppers and non-fastener style.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Document jute as vegetable fiber via supplier certs; pitfall is confusing with synthetic textiles—use surface area tests
• Avoid foxing-like bands; photo uppers/sole junctions for proof against reclassification
• Declare as indoor-only to prevent shifting to protective footwear subheadings