Sisal Canvas Espadrille Flats from Germany
Women's flat espadrille-style shoes with uppers of sisal vegetable fiber canvas and outer soles of rubber featuring extensive textile jute rope covering the greatest ground contact area, disregarded under U.S. Note 5. Priced at $9 per pair, ideal for summer casual wear. Fits 6404.19.82.90 due to vegetable fiber uppers and qualifying sole structure.
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
• Provide fiber content labels confirming vegetable fibers exceed 50% external upper surface per Chapter Note 4
• Conduct sole surface area measurements to prove textile dominance while qualifying for U.S
• Note 5 exclusion
• Watch for reclassification if sold as sets with matching bags, potentially under 6406 for parts