Raffia Woven Sports Sneakers from Germany
Lightweight sports sneakers with hand-woven raffia (vegetable fiber) uppers providing max external area, and outer soles of durable textile with primary ground contact per chapter note 4(b). Valued $6.50-$12/pair for HTS 6404.11.81 classification as qualifying sports footwear; textile sole counts fully under U.S. note 5. Ideal for casual athletic use.
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
• Authenticate raffia sourcing; synthetic imitations reclassify upper material
• Test sole durability to ensure textile qualifies beyond U.S. note 5 exclusions
• Declare exact pair value; promotional bundles can trigger set classification issues