Coir Casual Sports Shoes from Germany
Coir (coconut fiber) uppers on casual sports shoes with rubber/plastic soles featuring textile ground-contact surface (ignored via US Note 5). Classified HTS 6404.11.51.90 as low-value other sports footwear. Versatile for light athletic activity.
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
• Document coir fiber sourcing; common in tropical imports prone to inspection
• Use adhesive tests if questioned on sole attachments affecting material area
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking parts; classify as finished footwear