Budget Textile Tennis Shoes from Germany
Entry-level tennis shoes with synthetic textile uppers and rubber soles optimized for court movement. Under HTS 6404.11.79.90 for tennis shoes (sports category), textile upper dominant, rubber sole, $3-$6.50/pair value. Excludes spike provisions but fits 'tennis shoes and the like'.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
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
• Document sports intent with manufacturer specs; CBP may challenge if resembling casual sneakers
• Measure upper surface area visually per naked eye rule; ignore color changes from coatings
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying sets (shoes + laces) separately; laces go to heading 6117 if trimmed