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%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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