Bamboo Fiber Slides from Mexico
Open-back slide sandals with bamboo vegetable fiber uppers and durable textile soles per ground-contact rules. HTS 6404.19.52 applies for items valued ≤$3/pair with these material specs. Eco-friendly option for resort wear.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Certify bamboo as vegetable fiber (not wood); distinguish from 6403 leather uppers
• Inspect for sole reinforcements—spikes/bars ignored, but plastics may dominate
• File with detailed photos; visual proof aids classification disputes