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Men's Bamboo Fiber Slip-On Sandals from Germany

These lightweight slip-on sandals for men feature uppers made primarily from bamboo vegetable fibers, with open toes and heels, held to the foot without laces or buckles. The outer soles are rubber or plastics comprising less than 10% by weight, and no foxing band is present. They classify under HTS 6404.19.25.30 due to the textile upper of vegetable fibers, men's sizing, and slip-on design with low rubber/plastics content.

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 the weight percentage of rubber/plastics in soles is under 10% via lab testing to avoid reclassification to higher subheadings

• Provide detailed material composition certificates confirming vegetable fiber uppers (e.g

• bamboo) dominate external surface area

• Ensure men's sizing documentation; mislabeling as unisex or women could shift to other gender-specific codes

Men's Bamboo Fiber Slip-On Sandals from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6404.19.25.30