Leather-Accented Textile Basketball Shoes from Germany
High-top basketball shoes featuring a textile mesh upper with over 50% external surface area covered by genuine leather reinforcements on the toe, sides, and ankle collar. The outer sole is made of rubber for optimal court traction. Classified under 6404.11.20.71 as sports footwear with predominantly leather upper surface despite textile base material.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.5%
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
• Verify leather content exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a), documenting measurements and material certifications
• Provide supplier affidavits confirming leather from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 to avoid reclassification as non-leather