Sisal Woven Open-Toe Slides from Germany
Open-toe slide footwear with uppers of woven sisal fibers (vegetable origin), slip-on design without fasteners, and minimal rubber/plastics outer sole under 10% weight. Fits HTS 6404.19.25.90 as 'other' vegetable fiber uppers, excluding foxing bands and subheading 6404.19.20 exceptions.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to prove vegetable fiber dominance; retain certificates for CBP review
• Ensure no foxing or foxing-like band of rubber/plastics to stay out of 6404.19.20; photograph soles clearly