6404.19.15.20/Men's Leather-Trimmed Textile Sneakers/Germany

Men's Leather-Trimmed Textile Sneakers from Germany

Casual sneakers for men featuring a textile upper where over 50% of the external surface area, including leather reinforcements on the toe cap and ankle patches, is leather, with a rubber outer sole. This classification follows Chapter Note 4(a), which includes leather accessories in the surface area calculation for the upper. Not designed for sports activities as per subheading note.

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

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Import Tips

• Measure external surface area of upper precisely, including leather toe caps and ankle patches, to confirm >50% leather per Chapter Note 4(a)

• Provide lab test reports verifying leather content on accessories; CBP often audits footwear uppers visually and via documentation

• Avoid misclassifying as 6404.19.90 if textile exceeds 50%; common pitfall leads to duty refunds or penalties