Raffia Open-Heel Mules from China
Stylish open-heel mules featuring hand-woven raffia uppers from vegetable fibers, with a thin rubber sole comprising less than 10% of total weight. Slip-on design without buckles or laces fits HTS 6404.19.25 criteria perfectly. Popular for resort wear with natural texture and ventilation.
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
• Test for durability of sole textile per US Note to ensure rubber/plastics classification
• Use invoices specifying 'raffia vegetable fiber upper, no fasteners' for quick release