Synthetic Espadrille Flats from Germany
Women's slip-on espadrille-style flats with uppers of synthetic textile (polyester canvas) and jute-like textile sole providing main ground contact. Open-heel design without laces fits 6404.19.37 criteria for slip-on footwear excluding vegetable fiber uppers and non-qualifying soles.
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
• Confirm sole textile durability meets U.S
• Note 5 standards; provide wear-test data if challenged by customs
• Avoid vegetable fiber blends in uppers (>50% shifts to other subheadings); include mill certificates
• Declare as 'slip-on' accurately; pitfall is classifying as sandals if minimal straps present