Sisal Fiber Gladiator Sandals from Germany
Fashionable gladiator-style sandals with braided sisal uppers, a natural vegetable fiber from agave plants. Upper material meets the greatest external surface area requirement with no leather or plastics dominance. 'Other' category applies as casual, non-athletic design.
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
• Conduct surface area measurements per Note 4(a); sisal braiding must dominate over any straps or soles
• Label accurately for CBP exams; blending with synthetics risks reclassification to 6404.19
• For sets with matching bags, classify separately; bundled sets may alter heading