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Men's Bamboo Fiber Slip-Ons from Germany

Lightweight slip-on shoes for men with uppers woven from bamboo vegetable fibers, featuring elastic gore panels and a low-profile sole. Bamboo qualifies as vegetable fibers, with the upper material comprising the greatest external area per HTS rules, under 6405.20.30.30. Perfect for everyday casual wear.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Label clearly as 'men's' and detail vegetable fiber percentage; CBP often audits eco-claims

• Test sole for predominant material contact; textile non-durable soles ignored per US Note

• Bulk imports risk reclassification if packed for retail; declare as individual pairs