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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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)