Abaca Fiber Slipper Sandals from Germany
Simple slip-on sandals using abaca (Manila hemp) fiber uppers and rubber-based soles with extensive textile (abaca braid) ground coverage, non-durable per US rules. Under $3/pair valuation fits HTS 6404.19.52.90 for other veg fiber textile-upper shoes.
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
• Source certificates of origin for abaca to confirm vegetable fiber status vs synthetic lookalikes
• Declare exact sole area measurements; textile >50% ground contact triggers this subheading