Women's Coir Fiber Open-Heel Mules from Canada
Stylish women's mules with coir (coconut fiber) woven uppers, fully open heels, and slip-on construction without buckles. Soles are rubber with textile dominating ground contact per note 4(b), but excluded from note 5. Classifies to 6404.19.36.60 for women-specific vegetable fiber designs.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm no laces/buckles present; even minor fasteners disqualify from slip-on subheading
• Source vegetable fibers sustainably to meet growing CBP eco-labeling scrutiny
• Batch test sole durability to preempt U.S. note 5 disputes