Men's Sisal Woven Beach Thongs from Germany
Simple beach thongs for men with braided sisal uppers and adhesive-only affixed rubber soles featuring textile backing for primary ground contact, priced below $3/pair. Excluded from U.S. Note 5 sole determination. Fits HTS 6404.19.42.30 for men's low-value vegetable fiber footwear with qualifying soles.
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
• Label footwear clearly as 'men's' per size/fit standards; misgendering leads to reclassification
• Ensure no mid-sole or foxing overlaps upper; CBP often inspects for adhesive-only construction
• Source vegetable fiber certificates to prove natural origin vs. synthetic mimics