Women's Low-Top Textile Espadrilles from Germany
Casual women's espadrilles with woven textile upper and rubber platform sole, priced $8-$11 per pair. Textile dominates the upper's external surface, qualifying for textile-upper classification. Falls into 6404.19.89.60 as non-sports, women's footwear valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure upper material surface area carefully; jute rope accents on espadrilles count as accessories not affecting textile dominance
• Provide detailed value breakdowns in entry docs, as espadrille styles often hover near value thresholds and trigger CBP audits
• Ensure soles meet durability standards for rubber classification per Chapter Note 4(b); weak soles may be seen as textile