Cheap Woven Espadrille Flats from Germany
Women's flat espadrilles with braided textile uppers and rubber soles attached purely by adhesive, no foxing band, valued not over $3/pair. Lightweight summer style for casual outings. HTS 6404.19.49 applies to this low-value, textile-upper footwear with specified construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'adhesive only' construction to facilitate CBP review
• Avoid packing with accessories like laces that could trigger separate classification under 6406 notes
• Test sole-ground contact material to confirm rubber/plastics dominance per Chapter Note 4(b)