Polyester Trail Running Budget Shoes from Germany
Budget trail running shoes with polyester textile uppers and hybrid soles where textile covers most ground area (non-durable, ignored per US note 5). Valued $5.50/pair, as training/sports footwear under 6404.11.75.90.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 'protective active' (6402.91)—no water protection via lamination needed here
• Use detailed BOMs to prove material hierarchy and valuation