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%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
• 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