Men's Vegetable Fiber Tennis Shoes with Adhesive Soles from Germany
Men's tennis shoes with jute/sisal blend uppers (vegetable fibers dominant) and outer soles where textile covers max ground area but lacks strength/durability per US note 5. Soles and mid-soles bonded exclusively with adhesive, no foxing, valued over $3 not over $6.50/pair, classifying in 6404.11.61.30 as sports footwear.
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
• Supplier affidavits on vegetable fiber composition and adhesive manufacturing process are key for CBP review
• Test sole textile for non-durability to justify note 5 exclusion; durable would reclassify