Budget Hiking-Style Shoes from Germany
Trail-inspired low shoes with textile mesh upper and rubber sole, for light outdoor use, valued low. HTS 6404.19.79: textile upper (greatest surface), rubber sole, $3-$6.50/pair, not true sports footwear lacking spikes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
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
• Distinguish from sports via design; no spike provisions keeps it non-sports per subheading note
• Test for water protection; if coated textile and >$24/pair, may qualify as protective active under other subs
• Provide wear-test evidence if sole textile questioned for durability per US note