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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

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

• 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