Men's Budget Gym Slides from Germany
Open-toe slide sandals for men post-workout, with textile strap uppers of synthetic materials and contoured plastic soles with textile non-skid pads (largest ground area, non-durable). Under $3/pair value fits HTS 6404.19.57.30 for other men's low-end textile footwear. Not sports-specific per subheading note.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
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
• Document non-sports design (no spikes/cleats) to distinguish from 6402/6403 sports footwear
• Provide fiber content labels showing non-vegetable textiles for upper verification
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline sole textile durability cases