Abaca Woven Toe-Post Sandals

Toe-post sandals crafted from abaca (Manila hemp, vegetable fiber) uppers with pure textile outer soles adhesively attached, valued not over $3/pair, no foxing overlaps. Classified under 6404.19.42.90 for its specific veg fiber and textile sole characteristics per notes.

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%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.91.40Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If protective/active design for outdoor use over $12/pair

Water-resistant hiking/trail shoes with coated textiles qualify as protective under US note.

6404.19Same rate: 17.5%

If soles overlap upper beyond toe/heel or have foxing

Explicit exclusion in subheading language for such construction features.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If paper-based vegetable fiber (e.g., from bamboo pulp)

Paper apparel/footwear classifies in Chapter 48, not as textile veg fibers in Chapter 64.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use detailed invoices specifying 'vegetable fibers only' to prevent man-made fiber disputes

CBP may require surface area measurements for upper material (note 4(a)); prepare diagrams