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Cotton Shoe Lace Replacement from Germany

Braided cotton laces with aglets for replacing shoelaces in casual footwear, pre-cut to standard lengths. This made-up article fits HTS 6307.90.5020 under 'footwear lacings or similar,' excluding unfinished yarns. Commonly imported for aftermarket shoe repair kits.

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

• Ensure aglets are plastic or metal-tipped to qualify as finished lacings, not raw cord

• Document colorfastness tests for compliance with textile import regulations