Women's Jute Fiber Espadrille Flats from Germany

Classic women's espadrille flats featuring uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in ground contact. Valued under $3 per pair, these casual summer shoes qualify under HTS 6404.19.52.60 due to the textile upper dominance and low-value textile-soled construction, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S. note 5.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify upper is predominantly vegetable fibers (e.g

jute, sisal) by surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); document fiber origin certificates

Confirm outer sole textile has durability/strength for normal use per U.S

Note 5 to avoid reclassification; provide lab tests if challenged

Label clearly as women's footwear and ensure value declaration under $3/pair with commercial invoices to prevent duty upgrades