Handball Gym Shoes with Sisal Upper from Germany
Handball shoes crafted with sisal (vegetable fiber) uppers for durability, textile outer soles dominant in ground contact, valued $3.50-$6.50/pair. HTS 6404.11.71 applies as sports footwear with non-qualifying textile soles under U.S. note 5. Enhances quick lateral movement.
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
Import Tips
• Use detailed BOM (bill of materials) proving vegetable fiber sourcing for uppers
• Customs may inspect for 'naked eye' plastic layers; ensure pure textile visibility
• Batch imports by value to prevent mixing brackets causing delays