Women's Raffia Straw Ballet Flats

Delicate women's ballet flats braided from raffia vegetable fibers for uppers, paired with textile-dominant outer soles. At $4.50/pair, precisely under HTS 6404.19.72.60 for women's low-value textile shoes with veg fiber and qualifying soles. Raffia covers majority of upper exterior.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6404.20Higher: 47.5% vs 17.5%

If with uppers of base metal or plastics

Material of upper changes heading per Chapter Note 4(a).

6117.10Higher: 19.5% vs 17.5%

If knitted uppers rather than woven

Knitted textile uppers fall under Chapter 61 accessories.

6406.20Lower: 12.7% vs 17.5%

If outer soles imported separately

Sole parts classify in 6406 (Chapter Note 3 excludes trimmings).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test raffia for natural fiber content; synthetics reclassify to 6404.19.90

Ignore sole ornaments in area calculations per Chapter Note 4(b)

Use HTS-specific invoices noting value, gender, materials to speed clearance

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