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
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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