Raffia Woven Summer Sandals

Open-toe sandals with hand-woven raffia palm leaf uppers (vegetable fibers) and rubber soles where braided textile material covers most ground-contacting surface but excluded per U.S. Note 5 for lacking strength. Valued at $7.50/pair for beach or casual use. Precisely matches 6404.19.82.90 criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+17.5%25%
🇲🇽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.

6404.19Same rate: 25%

If valued under $6.50/pair

Lower value range has separate subheading for similar construction.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 25%

If imported as replacement soles or uppers only

Heading 6406 covers parts, excluding trims per Chapter Note 2.

6307.90Lower: 17% vs 25%

If textile sole materials don't qualify as footwear outer sole

Non-durable textiles may classify as made-up articles under Chapter 63.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use invoices showing exact value per pair to stay within $6.50-$12 bracket; overvaluation risks higher duties

Submit material composition certificates proving vegetable fiber dominance in uppers

Avoid pitfalls of classifying as leather uppers if any trim present—leather defined strictly in Chapter Note 3(b)

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