Men's Salomon Speedcross 5 GTX Hiking Shoes from Germany
These men's hiking shoes feature a coated textile upper with rubber outer sole, designed for trail use with protective features against water via lamination. They cover the ankle but measure under 15.34 cm in height, qualifying as protective active footwear under 6402.91.42.30 for men. The outer sole has the greatest ground contact area of rubber, and uppers have predominant external surface of plastics/textiles.
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
• Verify upper material by external surface area (coated textile counts as plastics); provide lab tests if challenged
• Measure height from outer sole bottom to upper top precisely under 15.34 cm; document with photos/specs
• Avoid misclassification as waterproof molded bottoms by confirming no full molded upper integration