Women's Synthetic Espadrille Sandals from Mexico
Open-toe women's sandals with polyester textile uppers and soles of rubber with textile (e.g., jute-like weave) greatest in ground contact per exclusion note. Valued below $3/pair for budget fashion. HTS 6404.19.57.60 captures these due to non-vegetable textile uppers and women's designation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document textile fiber content (e.g
• polyester) to distinguish from vegetable fibers in prior subheadings
• Use photos and diagrams in entries to illustrate sole textile coverage for CBP review
• Watch for reclassification if reinforcements alter external surface area calculations