Slip-on Loafer Upper from Germany
Soft formed textile upper for casual slip-on loafers, polyester knit valued below $3/pair. Under HTS 6406.10.25.00 for formed uppers of textile excluding outer soles. Seamless construction aids quick assembly into finished shoes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
33.6%
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
• Label pairs clearly to facilitate CBP pair-count verification
• Exclude heel cushions to remain in uppers category vs similar articles
• Pre-validate with binding ruling for knit vs woven textile disputes