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Adhesive Canvas Espadrilles from Germany

Classic summer espadrilles featuring uppers made from vegetable fibers like jute canvas and outer soles with a textile material (jute rope) having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground. The rubber mid-sole is affixed exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping sole. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.11.61 due to the specific upper material, sole construction, and value range.

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 sole textile area exceeds rubber/plastics per Chapter Note 4(b) and U.S

• Note 5; provide lab tests if challenged

• Document adhesive-only construction with photos/manufacturing specs to avoid reclassification to foxing subheadings

• Label fiber content accurately (e.g

• jute upper) and ensure value declaration matches invoices for this narrow price band