Polyester Slip-On Loafers from Germany
Casual slip-on loafers with polyester textile uppers and hybrid soles where textile covers most ground-contact area (non-strength compliant). Valued at $4.50/pair, precisely matching HTS 6404.19.77.90 criteria for other textile footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Photograph and measure external upper surface area to prove textile dominance per chapter note 4(a)
• Use detailed BOMs to support value classification and avoid audits on under/over valuation