Jute Woven Beach Slip-Ons from Germany
Casual slip-on beach shoes with hand-woven jute uppers and flexible rubber outsoles. Vegetable fibers dominate the upper's visible surface, fitting HTS 6405.20.30 for non-sports textile footwear. Ideal for sandy environments but lacks sports features like cleats.
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
• Ensure Customs lab testing if fiber blend is ambiguous; vegetable fibers must visibly predominate
• Include invoices specifying sole material to confirm it's not the dominant ground-contact area per Note 4(b)
• Watch for seasonal quotas on vegetable fiber textiles; apply for licenses early