Waterproof Hiking Shoes from Germany
Mid-cut hiking shoes with plastic-coated uppers and rubber soles for trail use, but lacking full water protection or sports-specific features. Falls under HTS 6402.99.80.91 as non-sports footwear with rubber/plastics materials, valued $6.50-$12/pair. Not 'protective active footwear' per US note due to insufficient water protection from coated textiles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document material composition showing plastics visible externally; test for sports features like spike provisions
• Pitfall: Hiking design may tempt 6402.91.42 classification—confirm no protective water features per US note