Textile Espadrilles from China
Summer slip-on shoes with woven textile uppers and braided jute soles reinforced with rubber. Falls under HTS 6405.20.90 for other footwear with textile uppers, as outer sole material is not predominantly rubber/plastics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document jute/rope sole composition clearly; avoid claims of rubber dominance to prevent 6404 shift
• Ensure 'textile upper' labeling matches greatest external surface per naked eye test in Chapter Note 4(a)