Women's Metallic Plastic Espadrille Wedges from Germany
Fashion wedge sandals for women with shiny plastic uppers and rubber platform soles, mimicking espadrille style but using plastics instead of textiles. HTS 6402.99.80.61 applies as other rubber/plastics footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair for women, upper material primarily plastics by surface area.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document material composition photos showing external plastic surface >50% to support classification
• Avoid common pitfall of misvaluing pairs; count left/right as one pair for pricing
• Ensure no spikes/cleats that could trigger sports footwear reclassification per subheading note