Birch Clog Sole Blank from Germany
Pre-shaped birch wood blanks for traditional Swedish clogs' inner sole structure. HTS 6406.90.1000 covers these as wooden footwear parts, distinguished from outer soles by ground contact exclusion.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Cultural heritage claims may qualify for preferential tariffs; document traditional manufacture
• ISPM-15 compliant wood treatment required for all birch imports
• Prevent reclassification as Chapter 44 by showing assembly photos with leather uppers