Women's Leather-Look Platform Ankle Boots from Germany
Fashion ankle boots for women with PVC uppers mimicking leather and rubber platform outer soles, priced over $12/pair. Plastics dominate both upper surface area and sole ground contact. Falls under 6402.91.90.65 as non-sports, ankle-covering other footwear.
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
• Document value exceeding $12/pair with invoices; undervaluation leads to penalties
• Confirm no leather from headings 4107/4112-4114 per Chapter Note 3 to avoid reclassification
• Label clearly as women's footwear; sizing can affect gender subheading