6404.11.71.30/Men's Jute Fiber Basketball Sneakers/Germany

Men's Jute Fiber Basketball Sneakers from Germany

These basketball sneakers for men feature uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers, providing breathability during sports activities. The outer sole is rubber with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, qualifying under HTS 6404.11.71.30 as sports footwear valued between $3-$6.50/pair. They meet the specific criteria for uppers of vegetable fibers where textile on the sole is not counted for material determination per U.S. note 5.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute or sisal via lab testing to confirm greatest external surface area as per chapter note 4(a)

• Document sole construction showing textile has greatest ground contact but excluded under U.S. note 5; include value proof under $6.50/pair

• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no spikes/cleats, as that shifts to other sports subheadings; label accurately for CBP inspection