Men's Abaca Fiber Walking Shoes from Germany
Lightweight men's walking shoes with uppers crafted from abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fibers for natural ventilation. Outer soles combine rubber treads with a textile layer having the greatest surface area touching the ground, per chapter notes. Valued at $7.50-$11.50/pair for 6404.19.82.30 men's category.
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
• Conduct material surface area measurements for uppers; vegetable fibers must visibly dominate per naked-eye rule
• Include value declarations and photos of sole construction to prove textile dominance excluding weak textiles