Cotton Sandal Upper Frame from Germany
Woven cotton strap framework for casual sandal uppers, not attached to sole, used in beach footwear assembly. Classified as other cotton parts of footwear uppers in HTS 6406.10.77.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.2%
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
• Prove non-retail intent with bulk shipping manifests and buyer contracts for footwear manufacturers
• Measure external surface area carefully; minimal leather accents don't change cotton dominance
• Exclude eyelets/hooks in material calc; Chapter Note 2 classifies them separately