Men's Adidas Ultraboost Training Shoes from Germany
Versatile gym trainers with plastic uppers and rubber outsoles optimized for cross-training and weightlifting. Classified in HTS 6402.19.50.31 as men's sports footwear valued $3-$6.50/pair, with rubber/plastics as primary materials per Chapter Notes 4(a)-(b).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
32%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document athletic design intent with manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification as casual wear
• Measure upper surface area visually; reinforcements don't count per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Avoid common pitfall of grouping pairs incorrectly for value calculation