Women's Adhesive Textile Canvas Sneakers from Germany
Low-top casual sneakers for women featuring a textile canvas upper and a rubber outer sole glued exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping sole. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, with the sole's ground-contact surface primarily textile but excluded per U.S. note 5. Classifies under 6404.19.61.60 due to women's sizing, adhesive construction, and textile upper with qualifying sole material.
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 adhesive-only attachment of sole to upper and midsole (if present) via lab testing or manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Document value per pair accurately with invoices; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits
• Label fiber content of textile upper per FTC rules and provide HTS justification excluding foxing