6404.11.61.90/Adhesive-Bonded Jute Fiber Hiking Sneakers/Germany

Adhesive-Bonded Jute Fiber Hiking Sneakers from Germany

Low-cost hiking sneakers featuring uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles where textile materials (not qualifying for exclusion under US note 5) cover the greatest ground-contact area. The rubber/plastic soles and mid-soles are affixed exclusively with adhesive, without foxing or overlapping soles except at toe/heel, valued $5/pair. Classified under 6404.11.61.90 due to textile uppers, sports design, specific construction, and value range.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify upper is predominantly vegetable fibers (e.g

• jute) by surface area and document sole textile dominance per chapter note 4(b), excluding non-durable textiles

• Provide lab tests confirming adhesive-only affixation and no foxing/overlaps; common pitfall is misclassifying stitched constructions

• Ensure value declaration between $3-$6.50/pair with invoices; watch for undervaluation audits on budget sports shoes