Men's Jute Fiber Basketball Sneakers from Germany
Low-top basketball sneakers for men featuring uppers primarily made from woven jute vegetable fibers, with outer soles of rubber where textile materials cover the greatest surface area in ground contact (ignored per US note 5). Valued under $3/pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.11.51.30 as sports footwear with textile uppers and specified sole composition. Designed for gym and training use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify vegetable fiber content exceeds 50% external upper surface per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests for fiber identification
• Ensure valuation documentation proves under $3/pair to avoid reclassification
• Watch for sole textile area claims—US note 5 excludes non-durable textiles