Canvas Espadrille Sandals from Germany

Lightweight summer sandals featuring uppers made from vegetable fibers like jute canvas and outer soles primarily of textile materials such as braided rope, valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair. The textile sole material has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, qualifying under HTS 6404.19.72 as non-sports footwear with textile uppers not meeting U.S. note 5 durability criteria.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers (e.g

jute, hemp) by surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if disputed

Document sole composition showing textile as greatest ground-contact area, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S

Note 5

Ensure valuation proof (invoices, cost sheets) confirms $3-$6.50/pair range to avoid reclassification to adjacent subheadings