Women's Plastic Band Wooden Espadrille Platforms from Germany
Espadrille-inspired platforms for women with woven jute accents but plastic bands forming >90% of the upper's external surface area over a wooden platform base. Plastics visibility dominates per chapter note 3(a). Not sports or weatherproof.
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
• Conduct surface area calculations excluding minor textile braiding to affirm plastics dominance
• Invoice must specify 'women's' and detail platform height/material for verification
• Beware of misdeclaration as espadrilles; focus on plastic upper for correct HTS