Men's Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator Hiking Shoes from Germany
These mid-height men's hiking shoes use coated textile uppers with rubber soles for trail protection, height 15 cm from sole to top. Classified in 6402.91.42.30 as men's protective active footwear without cold insulation or molded waterproofing. External upper surface predominantly plastics per chapter note 4(a).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
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
• Use caliper measurements for height verification; include CAD drawings in entry docs
• Prove water protection from coated fabric, not molded construction, via manufacturer certs
• Check sole for textile non-durability per US note to confirm rubber as constituent material