Sisal Training Sneakers from Germany
Affordable training sneakers with uppers of woven sisal fibers (vegetable origin) and soles featuring textile as primary ground-contact material. Priced at $5/pair for gym and light sports use, they meet sports footwear definition without spikes and fit 6404.11.71.90 specifics on value and non-excluded textile sole.
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
• Provide certificates of vegetable fiber origin (e.g
• sisal from agave plant) to customs for upper classification
• Label value accurately; over $6.50 shifts to higher subheading 6404.11.80