Men's Abaca Fiber Espadrille Flats from Germany
Low-profile espadrille-style flats for men using abaca (Manila hemp) woven uppers and thin rubber soles glued exclusively, with textile-dominant ground contact under $3/pair. Adheres to no-foxing, adhesive-only criteria. Classified in HTS 6404.19.42.30 for men's vegetable fiber low-value shoes.
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
• Measure external surface area for upper material dominance; vegetable fibers must exceed 50% visually
• Test sole adhesion method; chemical analysis proves 'exclusively adhesive' vs. stitching