Women's Abaca Training Shoes from Germany
Women's low-cost training shoes with abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers and soles where textile covers most ground contact (disregarded for durability under US note 5). Under $3/pair valuation places them in HTS 6404.11.51.60 for women's sports footwear. Designed for aerobic or cross-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
• Label uppers clearly as vegetable fiber; mislabeling as synthetic leads to Chapter 59 or 64 reclass
• Document sole composition with diagrams showing textile > rubber/plastics contact area
• Watch for quota restrictions on vegetable fiber textiles; check current HTS annexes