Vegetable Fiber Thong Sandals from Germany
Simple thong-style sandals with woven vegetable fiber straps/uppers and textile flip-flop soles, valued $4/pair. Textile materials have greatest sole-ground contact, non-durable per U.S. Note 5, under 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
• Distinguish thongs from slippers if sole coverage differs for accurate subheading
• Value pairs individually; avoid lot pricing errors
• Check for plastic coating visibility pushing to rubber/plastics note