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Women's Textile Uppers Sneakers with Textile Sole from Germany

Casual women's sneakers featuring uppers primarily of synthetic textile materials like nylon and polyester, with an outer sole where textile materials provide the greatest surface area in contact with the ground. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, these fall under HTS 6404.19.77.60 as non-sports footwear for women with specified material compositions per chapter notes 4 and additional U.S. note 5.

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 outer sole composition via lab testing to confirm textile has greatest ground contact area, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S. note 5

• Include detailed material breakdowns and value declarations on commercial invoices to avoid reclassification during CBP examination

• Ensure footwear is marked 'women's' based on size and design; misgendering leads to common reclassification pitfalls