Vegetable Fiber Thong Sandals from China
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 — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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