Cotton Sandal Upper Frame from China
Woven cotton strap framework for casual sandal uppers, not attached to sole, used in beach footwear assembly. Classified as other cotton parts of footwear uppers in HTS 6406.10.77.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.2%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Prove non-retail intent with bulk shipping manifests and buyer contracts for footwear manufacturers
• Measure external surface area carefully; minimal leather accents don't change cotton dominance
• Exclude eyelets/hooks in material calc; Chapter Note 2 classifies them separately