Raffia Flip-Flops from China
Basic flip-flop sandals with raffia (vegetable fiber) woven uppers and thin textile straps/soles with primary ground-contact textile area. Under $3/pair valuation places them in HTS 6404.19.52, adhering to upper material and sole notes. Common in tropical casual footwear.
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
• Label uppers clearly as vegetable fibers; CBP may require photos/diagrams of weave
• Avoid soles with rubber overlays exceeding 50% contact area to stay in textile sole category
• Declare accurate country of origin—vegetable fibers often from Asia/Africa, check quotas