Women's Pigskin Ballet Flats from Germany
Classic women's ballet flats featuring uppers made primarily from genuine pigskin leather, with a flexible rubber outer sole. The pigskin upper provides the greatest external surface area, qualifying under HTS 6403.99.75.30 as footwear valued not over $2.50/pair for women. These are casual shoes not designed for sports.
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 pigskin upper covers greatest external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); document tannage from headings 4107 or 4112-4114
• Confirm valuation under $2.50/pair with commercial invoice; declare as 'for women' based on size/fit (typically women's US 5+)
• Avoid misclassification as sports footwear; provide lab tests if sole has non-durable textile elements per US Note