Leather-Trimmed Canvas Sneakers from Germany
Casual sneakers with a canvas textile upper reinforced by leather panels covering more than 50% of the external surface, including toe caps and eyelet stays. Rubber outer sole provides durability. Classified under HTS 6404.19.15.81 for leather-dominant textile uppers.
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
• Conduct surface area analysis excluding accessories but including leather edging per note 4(a)
• Label footwear accurately with material composition to meet U.S
• Customs fiber content rules
• Watch for reclassification if leather is deemed ornamental rather than dominant surface material