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Women's Wooden Platform Leather Sandals from Germany

These women's sandals feature an upper made primarily of leather and a wooden base or platform that forms the key structural element of the sole. Classified under HTS 6403.99.20.60 because the footwear has uppers of leather and is made on a wooden base or platform, specifically for women. The outer sole incorporates rubber or plastics in contact with the ground, but the wood platform defines the classification.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Verify the upper's external surface area is predominantly leather (>50%) per Chapter Note 4(a), excluding reinforcements

Document the wooden base/platform construction with photos and specs to avoid misclassification as standard leather shoes

Ensure labeling specifies women's sizing and material content to comply with CBP footwear marking requirements