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Classic Leather Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High from Germany

Iconic high-top leather basketball shoes with vulcanized rubber sole, originally designed for court play. HTS 6403.99.90.41 for basketball shoes leather uppers over $2.50/pair consumer use. Canvas alternatives exist but leather version qualifies.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

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

• Historical basketball designation supports classification despite fashion use

• Confirm genuine leather vs synthetic; mislabeling common pitfall

• Retail individual packaging vs bulk sets