Budget Espadrille Flats from Germany
Casual espadrille-style flats with textile canvas uppers and composition leather soles, featuring minimal rubber (<50% weight) meeting HTS criteria. Affordable at under $2.50/pair for summer wear. 6404.20.20.90 applies to these low-value textile-upper shoes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
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
• Jute/rope accents on sole don't count as rubber/plastics if minimal
• Batch invoices must specify per-pair value clearly
• Watch for re-export requirements if value documentation challenged