Women's Textile Slip-On Sandals from China
Open-toe women's sandals with textile straps and rubber footbed sole, valued $7.50/pair. Textile constitutes the main external upper surface despite open design. Classified under 6404.19.89.60 for women's footwear in the $6.50-$12 value range.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
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
• For sandals, measure strap/upper surface area excluding sole; minimal coverage still qualifies as textile upper
• Bundle documentation showing FOB values to confirm pair pricing under $12 threshold
• Test rubber compounds for REACH compliance if EU-sourced textiles are blended