Sisal Beach Thongs from Canada
Simple adhesive-only thong sandals using sisal (agave fiber) for uppers and textile-woven soles (e.g., coir matting), valued <$3/pair without foxing or heel/toe overlaps. Meets 6404.19.42.90 as 'other' with vegetable fiber uppers and textile ground-contact ignored under US note 5.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
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
Import Tips
• Lab test soles for 'non-durable' textile per US note 5 to justify ignoring in material determination
• Declare exact value per pair; bulk shipments often audited for under-valuation
• Avoid mixing with rubber-soled pairs in same entry to prevent average value misclassification