Men's Kapok Fiber Flip-Flops from Germany
Basic flip-flops for men featuring kapok (vegetable fiber) strap uppers and rubber thong soles purely glued with textile outsurface dominant <$3/pair. No foxing per design. Falls squarely under HTS 6404.19.42.30 men's vegetable fiber provision.
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
• Document kapok sourcing; rare fiber raises authenticity questions
• Inspect for hidden stitching under glue; disqualifies from subheading
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline sole textile durability