Ballet-Inspired Leather Wooden Platform Pumps from Germany
Elegant pumps with soft leather uppers, pointed toe, and substantial wooden platform heel counterbalanced by rubber forefoot sole. HTS 6403.99.20 applies due to the wooden base/platform element.
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
• Heel platforms must be integral wood; stacked leather heels classify differently
• Test for water resistance if claiming protective features, avoiding .91 subheadings
• Ensure commercial invoices specify HTS for platforms to prevent exam delays