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Men's Sisal Woven Beach Thongs from Mexico

Simple beach thongs for men with braided sisal uppers and adhesive-only affixed rubber soles featuring textile backing for primary ground contact, priced below $3/pair. Excluded from U.S. Note 5 sole determination. Fits HTS 6404.19.42.30 for men's low-value vegetable fiber footwear with qualifying soles.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Label footwear clearly as 'men's' per size/fit standards; misgendering leads to reclassification

• Ensure no mid-sole or foxing overlaps upper; CBP often inspects for adhesive-only construction

• Source vegetable fiber certificates to prove natural origin vs. synthetic mimics