Vegetable Fiber Thong Sandals from Canada
Simple thong-style sandals with woven vegetable fiber straps/uppers and textile flip-flop soles, valued $4/pair. Textile materials have greatest sole-ground contact, non-durable per U.S. Note 5, under HTS 6404.19.72.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Distinguish thongs from slippers if sole coverage differs for accurate subheading
• Value pairs individually; avoid lot pricing errors
• Check for plastic coating visibility pushing to rubber/plastics note