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Synthetic Fiber Deck Shoes from Germany

Non-slip deck shoes with nylon textile uppers and textile-heavy soles for casual boating use, valued $5.25/pair. Fits HTS 6404.19.77.90 excluding sports-specific features and qualifying textiles.

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

• Document absence of spikes/cleats to avoid sports footwear note 1 reclassification

• Provide upper material swatches for customs verification of non-vegetable textiles

• Ensure per-pair pricing on manifests to prevent averaging pitfalls