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Canvas Espadrille Sandals from China

Lightweight summer sandals featuring uppers made from vegetable fibers like jute canvas and outer soles primarily of textile materials such as braided rope, valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair. The textile sole material has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, qualifying under HTS 6404.19.72 as non-sports footwear with textile uppers not meeting U.S. note 5 durability criteria.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers (e.g

• jute, hemp) by surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if disputed

• Document sole composition showing textile as greatest ground-contact area, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S

• Note 5

• Ensure valuation proof (invoices, cost sheets) confirms $3-$6.50/pair range to avoid reclassification to adjacent subheadings

Canvas Espadrille Sandals from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6404.19.72