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Woven Straw Sandals

Slip-on sandals with open toes, woven straw textile uppers, and composition soles of minimal rubber (<10%). No laces or buckles, classified in HTS 6404.19.30.80 due to textile upper and low plastics content.

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 uppers primarily leather despite textile appearance

Leather (headings 4107/4112-14) with greatest external surface area takes precedence per Note 4.

6404.20.20Higher: 35% vs 25%

If with textile uppers but leather outer soles

Sole material of leather shifts entire classification from 6404.11-19 to 6404.20.

6307.90.98Higher: 27% vs 25%

If not providing outer sole coverage for ground contact

Textile articles not qualifying as footwear (lacking proper sole) fall to Chapter 63.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Testify straw as 'textile material' with lab reports; natural fibers count toward upper dominance

• Ensure no hidden plastic reinforcements counting toward 10% threshold