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%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
• 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