Women's Sisal Woven Slide Sandals from Germany
Open-toe women's slide sandals with uppers of braided sisal fibers (vegetable origin) and soles featuring textile as primary ground contact, non-qualifying under US note 5. Adhesive-only bonding of rubber/plastic sole, no foxing or heel/toe overlap, under $3/pair value fits HTS 6404.19.42.60 for women's casual summer footwear.
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
• Provide weave analysis confirming vegetable fiber upper dominance; test sole textile for non-durable traits per US note 5
• Include assembly photos proving exclusive adhesive use; declare accurate FOB value to stay under $3/pair threshold
• Avoid mixing synthetic fibers exceeding surface area limit, risking shift to 6404.19.10 synthetic uppers