6403.99.60.40/Men's Leather Basketball Shoes/Germany

Men's Leather Basketball Shoes from Germany

High-top basketball shoes for men featuring a leather upper and rubber outer sole, designed for court play with cushioning and traction. Classified under HTS 6403.99.60.40 as other footwear for men with leather uppers, specifically basketball shoes not fitting sports footwear definitions requiring spikes or cleats. The leather upper dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

18.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area via lab testing to confirm classification over textile alternatives

• Include detailed material breakdown in invoices; declare as 'other tennis/basketball shoes for men' to avoid misclassification as sports footwear

• Watch for Chapter Note exclusions—ensure no spikes/cleats, or it shifts to 6403.12/6403.19