Glued Textile Slip-Ons from Germany
Casual slip-on shoes with plastic outer soles attached solely by adhesive to knitted textile uppers, without foxing or sole overlap beyond toe/heel. These budget-friendly shoes fall within the $3-$6.50 value range. Meets 6404.19.69.90 criteria for adhesive-only construction.
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
• Inspect for any mid-sole; it must also be adhesively attached exclusively to comply
• Provide manufacturing photos or diagrams proving no foxing during customs entry
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation; use commercial invoices matching declared HTS value