Asics Gel-Kayano 30 Training Shoes from Germany
Versatile training shoes with plastic uppers and rubber soles providing stability for gym workouts and cross-training. Classified in HTS 6402.99.90.05 for training shoes valued over $12/pair, featuring rubber/plastics materials visible externally per Chapter Notes 3 and 4. Not sports footwear lacking specialized attachments.
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
• Conduct surface area analysis for uppers; minor reinforcements ignored but document methodology
• Include user manual or marketing materials proving 'training shoe' function to avoid general footwear shift
• Watch for textile inner linings; only external visible layers count for rubber/plastics classification