Budget Espadrille Flats from China
Casual espadrille-style flats with textile canvas uppers and composition leather soles, featuring minimal rubber (<50% weight) meeting HTS criteria. Affordable at under $2.50/pair for summer wear. 6404.20.20.90 applies to these low-value textile-upper shoes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Jute/rope accents on sole don't count as rubber/plastics if minimal
• Batch invoices must specify per-pair value clearly
• Watch for re-export requirements if value documentation challenged