Women's Abaca Fiber Casual Loafers from Germany
Women's loafers with uppers woven from abaca (Manila hemp), a vegetable fiber. The abaca provides the greatest external surface area of the upper, classifying them under tariff item 6405.20.90 as other footwear with textile uppers. The flexible sole is secondary in ground contact.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
18%
Import Tips
• Ensure the abaca fiber is the dominant upper material by external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Declare the correct HS code 6405.20.90 to facilitate customs clearance
• Verify the product is not sports footwear, which would fall under a different subheading