Vegetable Fiber Gym Shoes from Germany
Affordable gym shoes with uppers from natural vegetable fibers (ramie canvas) and outer soles where woven textile covers most ground-contact area atop rubber, attached only by adhesive without foxing. Designed for training, valued at $5.50/pair. Meets HTS 6404.11.61 criteria for sports footwear in this value range with specified materials.
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
• Include manufacturing process affidavits confirming exclusive adhesive bonding, no stitching/molding overlaps
• Test sole durability to affirm textile qualifies under U.S
• Note 5 for ground-contact consideration
• Monitor for reclassification if vegetable fiber < greatest surface area due to synthetic reinforcements