Raffia Woven Toe-Post Sandals from China
Economical toe-post sandals crafted from raffia palm vegetable fibers for uppers, paired with plastic soles featuring raffia textile as primary ground-contact material (non-durable). Low $2.50/pair value places them in HTS 6404.19.52.90.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test upper for raffia purity; contaminants can reclassify to synthetic textiles
• Provide sole blueprints showing textile dominance to justify exclusion under US Note 5
• For bulk imports, segregate by exact HTS to avoid commingling penalties