Women's Textile Slip-On Sandals from Germany
Open-toe women's sandals with textile straps and rubber footbed sole, valued $7.50/pair. Textile constitutes the main external upper surface despite open design. Classified under 6404.19.89.60 for women's footwear in the $6.50-$12 value range.
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
• For sandals, measure strap/upper surface area excluding sole; minimal coverage still qualifies as textile upper
• Bundle documentation showing FOB values to confirm pair pricing under $12 threshold
• Test rubber compounds for REACH compliance if EU-sourced textiles are blended