Coir Fiber Toe-Post Slippers from Germany
Simple toe-post slippers with coir (coconut husk) woven uppers, open toes, no fasteners, and soles under 10% rubber/plastics by weight. HTS 6404.19.25.90 applies to these other vegetable fiber open/slip-on footwear without foxing exclusions.
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
• Supplier affidavits for coir fiber content essential; distinguish from synthetics visually per Chapter Note 3
• Confirm open toe/heel design in photos; mules/flip-flop styles must lack closures
• Avoid bulk packaging implying industrial parts; retail-ready triggers full footwear duty