Straw Sandals from Mexico

Simple open-toe sandals featuring uppers made from woven vegetable fibers like straw or raffia, paired with outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area. Valued under $3 per pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.19.52 as they meet the criteria for textile uppers of vegetable fibers and excluded textile soles per U.S. note 5. Ideal for casual summer wear or beach outings.

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

Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers (e.g

straw, jute) via lab tests; document fiber content to avoid reclassification

Measure sole surface area precisely—textile must have greatest contact with ground, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S. note 5

Include value declarations under $3/pair; watch for undervaluation audits common in low-value footwear