6404.19.57.90/Canvas Slip-On Sneakers/Germany

Canvas Slip-On Sneakers from Germany

Low-top slip-on sneakers featuring a textile canvas upper and an outer sole primarily of rubber or plastics with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in ground contact, though not qualifying as durable under U.S. note 5. Valued under $3/pair, these fall under HTS 6404.19.57.90 due to the specified upper and sole composition excluding vegetable fibers. They are casual everyday shoes not designed for 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

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Import Tips

• Verify outer sole composition via lab testing to confirm textile has greatest ground contact but lacks durability per U.S. note 5

• Provide detailed invoices showing value under $3/pair and fiber content labels for uppers excluding vegetable fibers

• Avoid misclassification as sports footwear by ensuring no provisions for spikes or cleats as per subheading note