Ladies' Spandex Blend Ballet Flats from Germany
Stretchy ballet flats for women with spandex-polyester blend uppers (synthetic textile) and flexible textile soles providing primary ground contact. Valued $4.50/pair, fitting 6404.19.77 exclusion for non-vegetable fiber uppers.
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
• Blend ratios critical—spandex <10% still synthetic if polyester dominant
• Sole textile must be durable; lab tests prevent U.S. note 5 exclusions
• Retail packaging doesn't affect classification but impacts valuation