Adidas Ultraboost Soccer Cleats (without spikes attached) from Germany
Synthetic upper soccer shoes with provision for cleat attachment, made predominantly of plastic mesh and rubber reinforcements covering over 90% external surface. Designed for sporting activity but supplied without spikes. Fits 6402.19.15 as sports footwear with qualifying upper material.
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 provisions for spike attachment with technical drawings to meet sports footwear definition
• Conduct surface area measurements per chapter note 4(a) to substantiate >90% plastics claim
• Avoid chemical-resistant coatings that could trigger protective footwear exceptions