Women's Textile Espadrille Wedges from China
Summer espadrille-style wedges with woven textile upper and rubber platform sole, priced $8-$11 per pair. Fits HTS 6404.19.89.90 for other footwear with textile uppers and rubber soles valued over $6.50 but not over $12. Outer sole rubber has greatest ground contact area per Chapter Note 4(b).
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
• Document jute rope accents as reinforcements not affecting upper material determination
• Provide sole composition breakdown confirming rubber/plastics as primary ground-contact material
• Avoid marketing as 'waterproof' to prevent scrutiny under protective footwear notes