Woven Straw Beach Sandals from Mexico
Open-toe sandals with uppers of braided vegetable fibers such as raffia and sisal, featuring flat soles where textile fabric provides the primary ground-contacting surface. Priced at $8-11 per pair, they qualify under HTS 6404.19.82 due to textile uppers and soles meeting the specific exclusion in additional U.S. note 5. Ideal for summer casual wear.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document vegetable fiber sourcing (e.g
• raffia certificates) and sole construction diagrams for CBP review
• Label footwear clearly with country of origin and material content to comply with 19 CFR marking requirements