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Sisal Fiber Casual Loafers from China

Lightweight loafers with braided sisal uppers over a thin rubber sole, suitable for everyday wear. The vegetable fiber upper provides the greatest external surface area, aligning with HTS 6405.20.30. Excludes leather or plastics per Chapter definitions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit fiber content affidavits; sisal must be verified as vegetable, not synthetic imitation

• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling blended fibers—pure vegetable dominates classification

• Declare value per pair accurately to prevent undervaluation penalties