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Premium Leather-Patch Gym Shoes from Germany

Versatile gym training shoes with knit textile upper featuring extensive leather patches on toe cap, heel counter, and saddle covering >50% external area. Durable rubber sole suits cross-training. 6404.11.20.71 applies due to leather-dominant sports footwear upper.

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

• Obtain lab tests certifying leather composition to prevent disputes over 'composition leather' vs genuine

• Declare as 'sports footwear' with design specs matching subheading criteria

• Avoid misdeclaration as 100% textile; reinforcements count toward leather area