Sisal Fiber Espadrille Slip-Ons from China
Traditional espadrille-style slip-ons with braided sisal fiber uppers, a vegetable fiber, and rope-like sole accents keeping rubber/plastics below 10% by weight. Open heels and no fasteners align with HTS 6404.19.25 specifications for textile uppers of vegetable fibers. They offer a rustic, breathable option for warm-weather casual outfits.
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
• Conduct surface area analysis per Chapter Note 4(a) to prove sisal as dominant upper material
• Include care labels specifying vegetable fiber to prevent textile import disputes