Bamboo Fiber Slides from Germany
Open-back slide sandals with bamboo vegetable fiber uppers and durable textile soles per ground-contact rules. HTS 6404.19.52 applies for items valued ≤$3/pair with these material specs. Eco-friendly option for resort wear.
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
• Certify bamboo as vegetable fiber (not wood); distinguish from 6403 leather uppers
• Inspect for sole reinforcements—spikes/bars ignored, but plastics may dominate
• File with detailed photos; visual proof aids classification disputes