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
17.5%
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
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