Crochet Beach Thong Sandals from Germany
Hand-crocheted cotton thong-style sandals with rubber toe posts and thin soles for beachwear. Classified in 6405.90.90 as other footwear where textile uppers do not dominate per surface area rules, treated as unspecified type. Excludes parts like laces per heading 6406 note.
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
• Conduct surface area analysis; minor rubber sole may keep in 6405.90 if textile not primary
• Declare handmade origin for potential duty reductions under trade agreements