Women's Sisal Knit Slip-On Loafers from Germany
Women's loafers crafted with sisal vegetable fiber uppers in a knit pattern, open heels, and no fasteners for easy slip-on wear. Rubber outer soles incorporate textile materials with the largest ground-contact surface, disqualified from U.S. note 5. Precisely under 6404.19.36.60 as women's qualifying slip-on footwear.
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
• Use fiber content declarations to prove vegetable fiber composition; synthetic blends may shift headings
• Inspect for foxing during manufacturing to ensure compliance with 6404.19 exclusions
• Prepare for CBP exams by having sole cross-sections ready to demonstrate textile contact area