Polyester Espadrille Flats from Germany
Women's summer flats with polyester textile uppers and jute-like synthetic textile outer soles providing greatest (non-counted) ground contact under US Note 5. Valued $3.50-$6/pair with adhesive rubber platform, no overlapping elements. Classed in 6404.19.61 for synthetic fibers and construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm 100% adhesive bonding (no stitching); declare as 'textile sole' explicitly
• Watch for value creep from packaging pushing over $6.50 threshold