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%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
• 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