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Men's Bamboo Fiber Slip-On Sandals from Germany

These men's slip-on sandals feature uppers made primarily from bamboo vegetable fibers, providing breathability and comfort for casual wear. The outer soles are rubber with a textile material having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, qualifying under HTS 6404.19.36.30 as they are open-heel, fastener-free, and exclude foxing bands. They are designed specifically for men with no laces or buckles.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Verify the upper's external surface area is predominantly vegetable fibers like bamboo per Chapter Note 4(a), documenting fiber content with lab tests

Confirm outer sole textile coverage exceeds other materials in ground contact, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S

Note 5; retain sole blueprints

Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no foxing band overlaps the upper, as this shifts classification to other subheadings