Ramie Gym Sneakers from Germany
Casual gym sneakers with ramie fiber uppers and textile-heavy outer soles for ground contact. Valued $11/pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.11.81.90 as sports/training shoes meeting vegetable fiber upper and 'other' sole specifications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use naked-eye test for upper materials; no color change allowance per chapter note
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as parts; complete pairs must enter as footwear
• Declare exact value per pair; promotional sets can trigger average value issues