Women's Sisal Woven Espadrille Flats from China

Classic women's espadrille flats with uppers crafted from woven sisal vegetable fibers for a natural, summery look. The jute-rope reinforced sole has textile materials (woven fibers) with the greatest surface area touching the ground, disregarded under U.S. note 5 for lacking sole durability. Priced $8-$11/pair, they match HTS 6404.19.82.60 for women's vegetable fiber uppers and textile sole dominance.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Obtain supplier affidavits confirming vegetable fiber composition (e.g

sisal >50% external surface) to support upper classification

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as leather uppers if any minimal leather trim exceeds vegetable fiber area per chapter note 4(a)

Label clearly as women's footwear; size charts must align with U.S. standards to prevent gender misclassification issues