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Kapok Fiber Espadrille Wedges from Germany

Wedge-heel espadrilles with kapok-blended vegetable fiber uppers and jute-textile soles, slip-on style. HTS 6404.19.36 applies for non-fastener slip-ons with dominant vegetable uppers and textile ground-contact soles, per precise note definitions. Casual resort 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

• Break down fiber blends in documentation; vegetable must exceed surface area threshold

• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial/parts use

• Pre-classify via binding rulings for complex wedge constructions