Women's Adhesive Textile Ballet Flats from Germany
These lightweight ballet flats for women feature a textile upper made of canvas and an outer sole of molded plastic affixed exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, they fit HTS 6404.19.69.60 due to the textile upper, rubber/plastic sole construction, and specific valuation and assembly method.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
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
• Verify the outer sole material is predominantly rubber or plastics by surface area in contact with ground per Chapter Note 4(b)
• Document valuation proof showing $3-$6.50/pair and confirm adhesive-only affixation without foxing via manufacturing specs
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no foxing band or sole overlap beyond toe/heel; inspect samples thoroughly