Glue-Attached Textile Training Shoes from Germany
Affordable training shoes with breathable mesh textile upper and plastic outer sole bonded solely by adhesive, designed for gym workouts. Priced at $5/pair, they meet HTS 6404.11.69 criteria as sports footwear without foxing, overlapping soles, or non-adhesive attachments. The rubber/plastic sole contacts the ground primarily per Chapter Note 4(b).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Inspect for mid-sole presence; ensure all layers affixed exclusively with adhesive as per subheading requirements
• Label footwear clearly with materials; U.S
• Customs may test upper surface area dominance
• Avoid common pitfall of misvaluing pairs—count left/right as one unit for pricing