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%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
• 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