Unisex Textile Espadrille Flats from China
Summer espadrilles with woven textile uppers and jute-wrapped rubber outer soles for casual use. Valued at $7.50/pair, they qualify for HTS 6404.19.89 due to textile-dominant uppers and rubber soles in the specified value range. Not designed for sports activities.
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 that jute wrapping doesn't alter the rubber outer sole classification per note 4(b)
• Classify based on retail pair value, not wholesale cost, to stay within subheading
• Watch for ornamental elements like pompons, which classify separately under other headings