Casual Synthetic Deck Shoes from Germany
Non-grip synthetic plastic deck shoes with rubber soles where textile areas do not meet U.S. note 5 durability for ground contact measurement. At $5.75/pair value, under HTS 6402.99.71.00 for other rubber/plastics footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
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
• Photograph soles pre-shipment showing rubber dominance to support entry claims
• Monitor for set sales with socks; sets may classify under composite goods rules
• Comply with REACH-like standards if EU transshipment involved