Women's Textile Espadrille Wedges from Germany
Summer espadrille-style wedges with woven textile upper and rubber platform sole, priced $8-$11 per pair. Fits HTS 6404.19.89.90 for other footwear with textile uppers and rubber soles valued over $6.50 but not over $12. Outer sole rubber has greatest ground contact area per Chapter Note 4(b).
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
• Document jute rope accents as reinforcements not affecting upper material determination
• Provide sole composition breakdown confirming rubber/plastics as primary ground-contact material
• Avoid marketing as 'waterproof' to prevent scrutiny under protective footwear notes