Women's Abaca Fiber Loafer-Style Shoes from Germany
Slip-on women's loafers with abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers and hybrid soles emphasizing textile ground contact. Valued at $6/pair, fits HTS 6404.19.72.60 as women's textile-upper shoes not over $6.50, non-sports. Abaca weave forms the greatest external surface.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide supplier affidavits confirming abaca as vegetable fiber, not synthetic mimic
• Conduct surface area measurements for uppers/soles; retain for 5 years post-entry
• Beware value averaging in shipments; individual pair values must stay under $6.50