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Discount Tennis Practice Shoes from Germany

Economical tennis practice shoes with predominant textile uppers and rubber soles affixed only by adhesive, valued ≤$3/pair, excluding foxing or broad sole overlaps. Classified under HTS 6404.11.49.00 for adhering to sports footwear construction specifics at low value. Meets all chapter notes for material dominance.

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

• Declare exact pair count and unit value accurately; undervaluation leads to penalties

• Segregate shipments with varying constructions to prevent cross-contamination in classification

• Test for 'naked eye' plastics layer on textiles—visible coating may alter material note