Jute Fiber Slip-On Sandals from Germany
Casual slip-on sandals featuring uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers, with open toes and held to the foot without laces or buckles. The outer sole is rubber or plastics comprising less than 10% by weight, and uppers use vegetable fibers other than cotton per HTS 6404.19.25.90 classification based on material dominance and low rubber/plastics content.
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
• Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute by surface area (per Chapter Note 4(a)) and rubber/plastics weight <10% via lab testing
• Provide weave structure documentation to confirm 'textile materials' status; declare foxing absence to avoid 6404.19.20