Adhesive Canvas Sneakers from Germany
Low-top canvas sneakers with uppers made predominantly of textile materials and outer soles of rubber affixed exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping soles except at toe or heel. Valued under $3 per pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.11.49.00 as non-sports casual gym-style shoes meeting the specific construction criteria. The textile upper has the greatest external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
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 sole attachment is exclusively adhesive with no stitching or molding; document manufacturing process to avoid reclassification
• Measure value per pair at time of import; provide commercial invoices showing under $3/pair to qualify for this low-duty subheading