Budget Cotton Deck Shoes from Germany
Casual cotton canvas deck shoes with rubber non-slip soles, designed for boating but without sports features, valued ≤$3/pair. Fits HTS 6404.19.59 as other low-value textile upper/rubber sole footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
48%
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
• Test sole for rubber dominance (ground contact >50% per note 4(b)); textile additives ignored if not durable
• Include material breakdowns in entry docs to confirm textile upper per naked-eye visibility rule
• Watch for 'waterproof' claims that might trigger protective footwear scrutiny