Men's Adhesive Hiking Daypackers from Germany
Entry-level men's hiking shoes with nylon textile uppers and durable textile-composite soles glued exclusively, $6.25/pair, no foxing. Not 'protective active' per US note due to value <$24; HTS 6404.19.61.30 for other men's textile footwear. Trail-ready without water protection.
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
• Differentiate from 6402.91 'protective active'—value under $24/pair keeps in 6404.19
• Sole affixation scrutiny high for hikers; adhesive certification from manufacturer essential
• Avoid pitting by declaring exact ground-contact percentages in entry summary