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Men's Cotton Open-Heel Mules from Germany

Men's backless mule shoes with cotton textile uppers, open heels, no laces, and thin composition sole (<10% plastics). Fits 6404.19.30.40 as slip-on type with low synthetic content.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Conduct surface area analysis for upper (textile >50% visible) per Chapter rules

• Avoid pairing with insoles in sets; may classify as 6406 parts

• Ensure manifests detail 'open heel, no fasteners' to match exact subheading