Adidas Harden Volume 8 Basketball Shoes from Germany
High-top basketball shoes with uppers over 90% rubber/plastics, including synthetic leather and mesh for ankle support and ventilation. Engineered for explosive jumps and quick cuts on the court with a responsive foam midsole. Fits 6402.99.31.15 as basketball shoes per the subheading for gym and training footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed photos and specs showing no foxing overlap to stay in .31.15
• Label as 'basketball shoes' explicitly; generic 'sneakers' risks audit to .90
• Test for plastics/rubber surface area dominance per Chapter Note 4(a)