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Women's Abaca Fiber Loafer-Style Slip-Ons from Germany

Stylish slip-on loafers for women featuring uppers from abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fibers, offering durability and breathability. Sole has rubber core with textile fabric as the primary ground-contact material, qualifying under U.S. note 5 exclusion. At $7.50/pair value, they align with HTS 6404.19.82.60 specifications.

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

• Test sole textile for 'non-durable' characteristics if audited; provide wear-test data to uphold U.S. note 5

• Include country-of-origin markings visible on uppers for vegetable fiber authenticity