Men's Kapok Woven Thong Sandals from China
Men's thong-style sandals with open toes, uppers from kapok vegetable fiber weave, fastener-free slip-on, minimal plastic soles <10% weight. Classed under HTS 6404.19.25.30 for structure and materials.
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
• Detailed bills showing fiber content breakdown; vegetable fibers must exceed others externally
• Avoid laces/buckles in design to stay in slip-on category
• Test for foxing overlap—minimal edging allowed if not 'wholly/almost wholly' rubber