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Budget Steel Toe Trainers from Germany

Trainer-style shoes with PVC uppers, rubber soles, and steel toe-caps, at $11.50/pair for entry-level safety needs. Not sports per subheading note. Fits precisely in 6402.99.1900 value band.

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

• Sample testing for sole durability; US Note ignores weak textiles in sole determination

• Accurate country-of-origin marking prevents 10-20% duty uplifts