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Men's Jute Loafer-Style Shoes from Germany

Loafer-inspired closed-toe shoes for men using braided jute uppers, a stitched welt, and rubber outsole. Jute as a bast vegetable fiber provides the primary upper surface, aligning with HTS 6405.20.30.30 for men's textile footwear. Suited for semi-formal casual settings.

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

• Provide weave analysis to prove vegetable fiber vs. imitation synthetics

• For reinforced toes, exclude from upper area calculation per Chapter Note