Men's Waterproof Hiking Shoes from Germany
Mid-cut hiking shoes for men with plastic-coated textile uppers providing water resistance and rubber outer soles for traction. Priced over $12/pair, classified in HTS 6402.99.90.35 as other non-sports footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles. Not qualifying as 'protective active footwear' due to value or specific design lacking coated laminate per US note.
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
• Confirm not 'sports footwear' per subheading note (no spikes/provision); otherwise reclassifies to 6402.12/6402.19
• Provide lab tests for plastic coating visibility to naked eye; pitfalls include misidentifying as textile-only
• Include country-of-origin certificates; rubber sourcing from certain countries may trigger additional duties