Canvas Basketball Shoes from Germany
Mid-cut basketball shoes with durable canvas textile uppers and non-marking rubber outsoles for indoor court play. Falls under HTS 6404.11.89 as sports footwear (basketball shoes) with textile uppers, rubber soles, valued $7-$11/pair, in the 'other' category excluding specialized fits. Canvas qualifies as textile per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
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
• Include detailed photos and specs showing canvas textile dominance on upper; reinforcements like overlays must not exceed surface area
• Pair with commercial invoices stamped by manufacturer confirming value; discrepancies lead to CBP penalties
• Label correctly as 'sports footwear' to match subheading; casual styling pitfalls cause shifts to higher-duty 6404.19