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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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