Women's Abaca Woven Slip-On Flats from China
These women's flats have hand-woven abaca (Manila hemp vegetable fiber) uppers, open-toe design, and slip directly onto the foot sans fasteners. Minimal rubber/plastics soles (<10% wt) and absence of foxing fit precisely. HTS 6404.19.25.60 covers this women's vegetable fiber open-toe/slip-on footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
• Use lab reports for fiber ID (abaca vs. synthetic); customs scrutinizes vegetable claims
• Weigh soles separately pre-assembly to document <10% rubber/plastics accurately
• Market as women's only; avoid unisex labeling to stay in gender-specific subheading