Unisex Rain Sneakers from Germany
Water-resistant sneakers with rubber outer soles and uppers of plastic-coated fabric for light rain protection, not qualifying as sports or protective active footwear. The visible plastics layer on the upper determines material per chapter notes. Priced at $11/pair, under 6402.99.80.
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
• Document that coating is visible to naked eye to justify plastics upper; no color change consideration per Chapter Note 3
• Avoid selling as 'waterproof hiking' to prevent shift to protective active subheadings
• Include country-of-origin marking on visible surfaces for footwear imports