Sisal Fiber Tennis-Style Shoes from Germany
Affordable tennis-inspired shoes with sisal (vegetable fiber) uppers and textile-dominant outer soles ignored under U.S. note 5 for classification. HTS 6404.11.51 applies to these sub-$3/pair items resembling sports footwear but without athletic provisions like cleats. Upper material determined by greatest external surface area per chapter note.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label 'vegetable fiber upper' accurately; CBP may require destructive testing for blends
• Source from verified factories to prevent forced labor claims under UFLPA