Sisal Fiber Gym Shoes from Germany
Gym shoes designed for training with uppers predominantly sisal (vegetable fiber) textile, greatest external surface, and soles with textile materials dominating ground contact—not disregarded by U.S. note 5 durability rules. HTS 6404.11.81 applies to these sports footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair. Adheres to material primacy in chapter notes 4(a)/(b).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide fiber analysis reports; sisal blends must show vegetable dominance visually per naked eye rule
• Avoid sole mismeasurement—focus on actual ground contact, ignoring spikes/protectors
• Comply with country-of-origin marking; vegetable fibers from non-standard sources may need extra docs