Synthetic Mesh Basketball Shoes from Germany
Low-cost basketball shoes with uppers of synthetic mesh textiles (non-vegetable fibers) and outer soles featuring textile as the primary ground-contact material. Classified in 6404.11.75 as sports footwear valued $3-$6.50/pair, meeting criteria for gym/training shoes with textile-dominant soles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area measurements on uppers and soles per chapter note 4 to substantiate textile dominance
• Label products clearly as sports footwear and retain design specs showing athletic purpose to prevent misclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like undervaluation; use commercial invoices with exact per-pair pricing