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Men's Synthetic Water-Resistant Loafers from Germany

Stylish men's loafers featuring uppers of synthetic plastics and rubber netting, over 90% external surface coverage. Slip-on design with rubber soles for urban wear. Meets criteria for 6402.99.31.45 as non-protective, non-foxing men's footwear.

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 per Chapter Note 4(a) to substantiate >90% plastics claim

• Prepare for CBP requests for upper material samples or cross-sections

• Differentiate from overshoes; confirm not designed to be worn over other footwear