Women's Jute Braided Ankle Boots from Germany
Ankle boots for women featuring braided jute uppers, a bast vegetable fiber, with protective edging. Falls under HTS 6405.20.30.60 as vegetable fibers form the greatest external upper area per Chapter Note 4(a), for women. Lacks sports provisions.
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
• Document jute sourcing and weaving process to prove vegetable fiber composition
• Ensure invoices note 'women's footwear' with heel height/style details distinguishing from men's
• Avoid pitfall of color changes from treatments; Chapter Note 3(a) ignores color for rubber/plastics visibility