Vegetable Fiber Tennis Practice Shoes from Germany
Practice tennis shoes with woven vegetable fiber (jute blend) uppers and rubber/plastic soles where textile has max ground contact (non-qualifying per note). Adhesive bonding only, no foxing, $5.25/pair value. Precisely under 6404.11.61.90 for sports, materials, construction.
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
• Measure upper surface area meticulously—accessories ignored per note 4(a); photo evidence prevents reclassification
• Declare as 'other' explicitly; pitfalls from assuming foxing allowance when molded bands present
• Quota monitoring for vegetable fiber items; check HTS updates for seasonal restrictions