Crochet Open-Toe Mules from China
Hand-crocheted cotton textile mules with open toes, rubber platform soles, pure slip-on held by foot shape. Textile dominates upper surface. Classified in 6404.19.39.80 as other open-toe slip-on textile footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
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
• Measure upper surface area carefully; crocheted textiles qualify if dominant
• Retain manufacturing records showing no foxing application
• Declare as 'other' subheading; avoid generic 'sandals' descriptions