Women's Coir Fiber Open-Heel Mules from Germany
Stylish women's mules with coir (coconut fiber) woven uppers, fully open heels, and slip-on construction without buckles. Soles are rubber with textile dominating ground contact per note 4(b), but excluded from note 5. Classifies to 6404.19.36.60 for women-specific vegetable fiber designs.
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
• Confirm no laces/buckles present; even minor fasteners disqualify from slip-on subheading
• Source vegetable fibers sustainably to meet growing CBP eco-labeling scrutiny
• Batch test sole durability to preempt U.S. note 5 disputes