Women's Leather Espadrille Platform Wedges from Germany
Stylish wedge heels with jute-wrapped wooden platforms, full leather uppers, and rubber outer soles, lacking inner soles or metal toe-caps. The wooden base qualifies under HTS 6403.99.10.00 despite espadrille styling, as leather defines the upper.
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
• Document jute wrapping doesn't alter wooden base classification; focus on platform's primary wood composition
• Ensure import invoices specify 'no inner sole' to prevent reclassification during examination
• Conduct material testing for upper leather authenticity to avoid textile misclassification pitfalls