Raffia Flip-Flops from Germany
Basic flip-flop sandals with raffia (vegetable fiber) woven uppers and thin textile straps/soles with primary ground-contact textile area. Under $3/pair valuation places them in HTS 6404.19.52, adhering to upper material and sole notes. Common in tropical casual footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label uppers clearly as vegetable fibers; CBP may require photos/diagrams of weave
• Avoid soles with rubber overlays exceeding 50% contact area to stay in textile sole category
• Declare accurate country of origin—vegetable fibers often from Asia/Africa, check quotas