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.
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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