Woven Straw Beach Sandals from Germany
Open-toe sandals with uppers of braided vegetable fibers such as raffia and sisal, featuring flat soles where textile fabric provides the primary ground-contacting surface. Priced at $8-11 per pair, they qualify under HTS 6404.19.82 due to textile uppers and soles meeting the specific exclusion in additional U.S. note 5. Ideal for summer casual wear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document vegetable fiber sourcing (e.g
• raffia certificates) and sole construction diagrams for CBP review
• Label footwear clearly with country of origin and material content to comply with 19 CFR marking requirements