Bamboo Fiber Baby Sandals from Mexico
Open-toe sandals for babies with uppers woven from bamboo (vegetable fiber) textiles, lightweight straps, and protective soles. Falls under HTS 6405.20.30.70 as infant footwear where vegetable fibers form the greatest external upper surface, excluding sports designs.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document bamboo as vegetable fiber with lab tests if blended; customs scrutinizes 'natural' claims
• Avoid reinforcements that could imply sports use, triggering subheading note scrutiny