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Men's Kapok Woven Thong Sandals from Germany

Men's thong-style sandals with open toes, uppers from kapok vegetable fiber weave, fastener-free slip-on, minimal plastic soles <10% weight. Classed under HTS 6404.19.25.30 for structure and materials.

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

• Detailed bills showing fiber content breakdown; vegetable fibers must exceed others externally

• Avoid laces/buckles in design to stay in slip-on category

• Test for foxing overlap—minimal edging allowed if not 'wholly/almost wholly' rubber