Sisal Fiber Cross-Trainers from Germany
Cross-trainer shoes with sisal (vegetable fiber) uppers and outer soles emphasizing textile ground contact. These $9/pair gym shoes are classified in HTS 6404.11.81.90 for sports footwear with the specified material hierarchy and value, excluding soles that qualify under US note 5.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source certificates for sisal/jute content; blends under 50% surface may shift headings
• Photograph sole treads for CBP review to confirm textile dominance without durable characteristics
• Monitor assembly origin—parts from multiple countries can complicate marking requirements