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Men's Woven Straw Slippers

Slip-on slippers for men with open toes, uppers of woven natural textile fibers, and outer sole with trace rubber (<10%). HTS 6404.19.30.40 due to textile-dominant upper and slip-on open-toe design.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+12.5%25%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%—12.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+40.0%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.19.30Lower: 21% vs 25%

If upper has predominant leather surface area

Chapter Note 4(a) bases upper material on greatest external surface, shifting to leather heading.

4602.12Lower: 19.1% vs 25%

If uppers primarily of plaiting material like straw, sold without sole

Basketware of plaiting materials classifies in Chapter 46 if not assembled as footwear.

6404.11.20Higher: 30.5% vs 25%

If outer sole of woven textile with sports features like spikes

Textile soles with sporting provisions go to 6404.11, distinct from rubber soles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify weight breakdown showing <10% rubber/plastics to prevent upcharge to higher subheadings

• Use invoices specifying 'men's' and 'slip-on without fasteners' for CBP review