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Men's Canvas High-Top Sneakers from Germany

Affordable canvas high-top sneakers with rubber outer soles and plastic reinforcements, covering the ankle for casual wear. Classified under HTS 6402.91.70.90 as other footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, valued between $3-$6.50/pair, not sports or waterproof types. The upper's dominant external surface is textile with visible rubber/plastic layer per Chapter Note 3.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

37.5%

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 outer sole material contact area with ground per Note 4(b); ensure value documentation shows $3-$6.50/pair range

• Label fiber content accurately if textile predominant; avoid misclassification as sports footwear without spikes