Vegetable Fiber Yoga Gym Shoes from Germany
Flexible yoga gym shoes using vegetable fibers (coir/jute blend) for uppers' main surface, with textile-material soles having max ground contact. Classed HTS 6404.11.81: sports/training shoes valued $6.50-$12, textile sole valid. Aligns with naked-eye material visibility in notes.
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
• Ensure no plastic coating visible on uppers, per chapter note on rubber/plastics textiles
• Validate sole strength for normal use to apply U.S. note 5 properly
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline sports designs to preempt disputes