Adidas Response LT Sneakers from Germany
Affordable athletic sneakers featuring a textile mesh upper and rubber outer sole cemented exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping sole elements except at toe. Designed for training and gym use, valued between $3-$6.50 per pair, fitting HTS 6404.11.69.90 due to sports footwear classification with specified construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify sole attachment is exclusively adhesive with no stitching or molding to avoid misclassification into other subheadings
• Provide detailed construction photos and value documentation to confirm $3-$6.50/pair range and sports design
• Label fiber content of textile upper accurately per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds