Asics Gel-Kayano Track Spikes Alternative from Germany
Training version of track shoes with rubber/plastic uppers >90% surface, provision for spikes but shipped without. Qualifies HTS 6402.19.15.61 as sports footwear per note 1(a). Balances speed and cushioning for runners.
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
• Highlight spike attachment provisions in product literature to justify sports classification
• Ensure no overlapping foxing; measure band width meticulously
• Comply with ASTM standards for athletic footwear labeling during U.S. entry