Jute Fiber Slip-On Loafers from Germany
Casual slip-on loafers with woven jute (vegetable fiber) uppers and textile fabric outer soles, priced at $5 per pair. Textile materials dominate the sole's ground-contact surface, excluded from U.S. Note 5 durability standards, fitting HTS 6404.19.72 for low-value textile footwear.
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
• Label fiber content accurately (e.g
• 100% jute upper) to comply with textile import rules and support classification
• Avoid common pitfall of mismeasuring sole area; use diagrams showing textile dominance over any minor rubber inserts
• For bulk shipments, segregate by value to prevent averaging that could push pairs over $6.50 threshold