Rubber Cycling Shoes Budget Model from Germany
Entry-level cycling shoes with rubber uppers and soles, rigid for pedal grip but without cleat attachment holes. Falls under HTS 6402.19.50 as sports footwear (cycling shoes per subheading note) valued $3-$6.50/pair, rubber dominant per Chapter Notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
42%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide cycling-specific design evidence like stiff soles for classification as sports footwear under subheading note 1(b)
• Exclude models with cleat provisions to avoid other subheadings; use photos and specs in entry docs
• Audit per-pair pricing rigorously to confirm value band and prevent duty miscalculation