Textile Espadrilles from Germany
Summer slip-on shoes with woven textile uppers and braided jute soles reinforced with rubber. Falls under HTS 6405.20.90 for other footwear with textile uppers, as outer sole material is not predominantly rubber/plastics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document jute/rope sole composition clearly; avoid claims of rubber dominance to prevent 6404 shift
• Ensure 'textile upper' labeling matches greatest external surface per naked eye test in Chapter Note 4(a)