Raffia Woven Summer Sandals from Germany
Open-toe sandals with hand-woven raffia palm leaf uppers (vegetable fibers) and rubber soles where braided textile material covers most ground-contacting surface but excluded per U.S. Note 5 for lacking strength. Valued at $7.50/pair for beach or casual use. Precisely matches 6404.19.82.90 criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use invoices showing exact value per pair to stay within $6.50-$12 bracket; overvaluation risks higher duties
• Submit material composition certificates proving vegetable fiber dominance in uppers
• Avoid pitfalls of classifying as leather uppers if any trim present—leather defined strictly in Chapter Note 3(b)