Adhesive Bonded Athletic Slip-Ons from Germany
Slip-on athletic shoes with knit textile uppers (non-crocheted) and plastic soles attached solely via adhesive, <$3/pair, no foxing. HTS 6404.11.49.00 applies to these training/gym slip-ons with compliant construction and low valuation. Textile external surface prevails.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document no-pull-off test results showing adhesive integrity without other fasteners
• For slip-ons, emphasize athletic design to avoid 6405 casual classification