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Men's Straw Espadrilles from Canada

Casual summer espadrilles for men featuring uppers made primarily from woven vegetable fibers like straw or raffia, with a flexible rubber sole. The upper's dominant external surface area is vegetable fibers, classifying it under HTS 6405.20.30.30 as men's footwear with textile uppers of vegetable fibers. These are not sports footwear and provide basic protection suitable for beach or casual wear.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the upper's external surface area is predominantly vegetable fibers (e.g

• straw, raffia) per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested

• Ensure labeling specifies 'men's' sizing and fiber content; common pitfall is misclassifying as women's if unisex

• Document country of origin for vegetable fibers, as they must be natural plant-based, not synthetic mimics