Women's Textile Ballet Flats from Germany
Women's flats with synthetic textile uppers like nylon or polyester and rubber/plastic soles where textile has the largest ground-contact area (not counted per note). These low-cost shoes valued not over $3/pair suit casual outfits. Classified in 6404.19.57.60 for women's other footwear meeting the precise material and value criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area measurements on uppers and soles per Chapter note 4 to substantiate textile dominance
• Retain invoices showing production costs under $3/pair to defend valuation at entry
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as sports footwear without spikes or cleats provision