Bulk Plastic Aqua Socks from Germany
Thin plastic aqua socks with rubber tread soles for water sports like kayaking, valued under $3/pair in bulk packs. Classified 6402.19.30 as inexpensive other sports footwear with rubber/plastics construction. Sock-like but qualifies as footwear with defined sole.
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
• Prove sole durability per US note to avoid classification as hosiery
• Bulk packaging ok, but declare per-pair value clearly
• Separate from textile socks to prevent 6115 misclassification