Men's Adidas Essential Mesh Training Shoes from Germany
Affordable men's training shoes with synthetic textile mesh uppers for ventilation and a rubber outsole featuring textile inserts covering most ground contact area (ignored per US note 5). Priced $5 per pair, classified in 6404.19.77.30 for non-vegetable textile uppers and specific sole specs. Suitable for gym workouts and daily wear.
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
• Conduct surface area measurements per note 4 for uppers/sole to substantiate textile dominance
• Watch for common pitfalls like incomplete packing lists leading to delays in low-value footwear shipments
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline sole compositions to preempt CBP challenges