Kids' Rubber Toe Cap Sneakers from Germany
Children's sneakers with full rubber uppers reinforced at toes and soles where textile grips are non-qualifying per U.S. note 5 on durability. Priced $3.50-$6/pair, fits HTS 6402.99.71.00 for other rubber/plastics kids' 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
• Age-appropriate sizing must be documented; no special kids' exemptions but verify value per pair
• Watch for lead/phthalate regs under CPSIA for U.S. market entry beyond tariff classification
• Use ASTM standards for material testing to preempt sole composition disputes