Jute Fiber Hiking Gym Shoes from Germany

These gym shoes feature uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area (not qualifying for exclusion under US note 5). Designed as training shoes for light athletic use like hiking workouts, they qualify as sports footwear under HTS 6404.11.71.90 due to their value between $3-$6.50/pair and material composition per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

17.5%

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

Verify upper is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute by external surface area (chapter note 4a); document fiber content lab tests

Measure outer sole textile contact area precisely, excluding non-durable textiles per US note 5, to confirm classification

Avoid misdeclaration as cheaper knit uppers (6404.11.20); retain value proofs showing $3-$6.50/pair range

Jute Fiber Hiking Gym Shoes from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6404.11.71.90