Jute Open-Heel Sandals

Open-heel sandals crafted with woven jute uppers for breathability and natural texture, paired with textile outer soles. This design qualifies under HTS 6404.19.36 for open-heel textile footwear with vegetable fiber uppers and soles where textile exceeds ground contact per U.S. note 5 exclusions. No laces, buckles, or foxing applied.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

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6404.19.90Higher: 26.5% vs 17.5%

If for other slip-on types not specified

Broader 'other' category applies if not open-toe/heel or lacking vegetable fibers.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If rubber/plastics sole dominates

Sole material primacy per note 4(b) reclassifies to uppers-of-other-material subheading.

6307.90.98Higher: 24.5% vs 17.5%

If imported as unfinished textile components

Without attached soles, they may classify as made-up textile articles, not footwear.

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