Asics Gel-Kayano Men's Running Shoes from Germany
Advanced men's stability running shoes with plastic uppers and rubber outsoles featuring gel cushioning. Classified in HTS 6402.19.90.31 for men's sports footwear over $12/pair, rubber/plastics materials primary by surface area.
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
• Use material composition reports to prove plastics/rubber dominance over any textiles
• Segregate men's from unisex in shipments to avoid reclassification
• Watch for set sales with socks; classify as footwear set if retail packaged