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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%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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