Women's Jute Fiber Espadrille Flats from China
These women's espadrille flats feature uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, they fit HTS 6404.19.72.60 as non-sports footwear with textile uppers and qualifying soles, excluding minor non-durable textile elements per U.S. note 5. The jute upper provides the greatest external surface area as per Chapter Note 4(a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute or sisal by surface area (Chapter Note 4(a)) and obtain lab tests for customs validation
• Avoid misclassification by confirming value range $3-$6.50/pair and women's sizing; declare accurately to prevent audits