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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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)