Men's Adidas Ultraboost Basketball Shoes from Germany
High-performance basketball shoes for men with uppers of Primeknit synthetic textile and rubber reinforcements covering over 90% external area. Classified in HTS 6402.19.15.20 as men's sports footwear without foxing or protective design exceptions. Rubber outer sole provides traction for court play.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document sports-specific design features like cushioning and traction to support classification as sports footwear
• Avoid common error of declaring as volleyball shoes if non-cleated, which stay here vs. 6403 for spiked types
• Include invoices showing value and men's sizing for CBP review