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Cotton Shoelace Replacement Cord from Germany

Round cotton cord sold for replacing or customizing shoelaces, with optional aglets. As a standalone cord, it is under HTS 6307.90.40.10, not footwear parts.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Market as universal cord, not shoe-specific, to maintain textile status

• Dye and finish specs crucial for color import regulations