Coir Fiber Toe-Post Slippers from China
Simple toe-post slippers with coir (coconut husk) woven uppers, open toes, no fasteners, and soles under 10% rubber/plastics by weight. HTS 6404.19.25.90 applies to these other vegetable fiber open/slip-on footwear without foxing exclusions.
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
• Supplier affidavits for coir fiber content essential; distinguish from synthetics visually per Chapter Note 3
• Confirm open toe/heel design in photos; mules/flip-flop styles must lack closures
• Avoid bulk packaging implying industrial parts; retail-ready triggers full footwear duty