Men's Leather-Patched Hiking Sneakers from Germany
Low-top hiking sneakers for men with nylon textile upper featuring extensive leather patches on toe, quarter, and vamp covering over 50% external surface area, rubber outer sole for traction. Classified here due to leather dominance including reinforcements per note 4(a); not 'sports footwear' without spikes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.5%
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
• Distinguish from protective active footwear; lacks water protection or $24+ value for 6402.99 alternatives
• Include manufacturing specs showing leather application; visual inspection determines classification