Abaca Textile Espadrilles from Germany
Traditional espadrilles using abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers paired with jute textile soles, valued at $5.75/pair. Textile sole surface area prevails for ground contact, non-qualifying under U.S. Note 5, for HTS 6404.19.72 classification.
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 origin certificates for vegetable fibers to qualify for potential duty preferences
• Separate value documentation for soles/uppers if semi-assembled to avoid parts classification