Women's Pigskin Tennis Shoes from Germany
Women's tennis shoes with pigskin leather uppers and non-marking rubber soles featuring herringbone tread for clay courts, qualifying as sports footwear. Under 6403.19.70.31 due to pigskin uppers and design for tennis (cleat-like traction per note).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• CBP may require proof tennis-specific design distinguishes from casual sneakers
• Ensure pigskin declaration matches lab certificates for leather sub-type