Cotton Deck Shoes from Germany
Boat-style shoes with cotton canvas upper and non-marking rubber sole. Classified HTS 6404.19.79 for textile upper dominance, rubber sole, value $3-$6.50/pair.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Ignore lace eyelets in upper material calc per chapter note 4(a)
• Confirm value with FOB pricing to stay in band
• Label as 'textile upper' to aid customs review