Textile Open-Toe Espadrilles from Germany
Summer espadrilles with open toes, featuring a non-cotton textile upper and a jute-rope reinforced sole where textile covers the primary ground contact area (non-durable). No fasteners; slip-on style qualifies under 6404.19 open toe/heel provision with textile upper dominance.
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
• Document sole construction photos showing textile as max contact area, excluding reinforcements
• Label uppers clearly as synthetic textile to avoid vegetable fiber subheadings
• Check for any foxing-like bands; even partial overlap may disqualify