Fashion Platform Sandals from Germany
Open-toe sandals with high plastic platforms and rubber strap uppers, ideal for summer fashion. Classified in 6402.99.90 as other rubber/plastics footwear over $12/pair, not sports-related, with plastics dominating the external upper surface.
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 retail value with invoices; undervaluation leads to audits under valued-over-$12 criteria
• Measure outer sole ground contact per Note 4(b), ignoring non-durable textiles
• Label clearly as non-sports to differentiate from athletic models