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Men's Canvas Sneakers from Germany

Low-top sneakers for men featuring a textile canvas upper and an outer sole primarily made of rubber or plastics with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in ground contact, though not qualifying under US note 5 for durability. Valued under $3 per pair, these casual shoes fall under HTS 6404.19.57.30 due to the specified material composition and low value. They are designed for everyday wear, not sports.

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

• Verify outer sole composition via lab testing to confirm textile has greatest ground contact area but lacks US note 5 durability

• Include detailed value documentation proving under $3/pair to avoid reclassification to higher-value subheadings

• Label uppers as synthetic textile (not vegetable fibers) and ensure no sports features to stay in 6404.19