Hemp Canvas Deck Shoes from Germany
Non-slip deck shoes made with hemp canvas uppers (vegetable fibers) and woven textile soles for casual boating use, valued at $6/pair. The soles' textile surface exceeds other materials in ground contact, not qualifying as durable under U.S. Note 5, aligning with HTS 6404.19.72.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm vegetable fiber via supplier certifications; customs may test for hemp/jute content against synthetics
• Photograph soles clearly for entry docs to prove textile ground area per Chapter Note 4(b)
• Watch for 'sports footwear' misclassification; these lack spikes/cleats per subheading note