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Men's Jute Canvas Hiking Sneakers from Germany

These men's sneakers feature uppers made primarily from jute canvas, a vegetable fiber textile, paired with outer soles where textile materials cover the greatest surface area in contact with the ground. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, they are designed for casual outdoor use. They classify under HTS 6404.19.72.30 due to the textile upper of vegetable fibers and qualifying sole construction per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute or sisal via lab testing to confirm classification

Document sole composition showing textile surface area exceeds other materials, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S. note 5

Avoid misdeclaration of value; provide invoices proving $3-$6.50/pair range to prevent reclassification to higher duty subheadings