Men's Bamboo Textile Sneakers from Germany
Eco-friendly men's sneakers using bamboo vegetable fiber yarns in the woven upper for moisture-wicking comfort. The sole features a rubber base overlaid with textile fabric comprising the majority of ground contact surface. At $9/pair average, they meet 6404.19.82.30 criteria for men's vegetable fiber footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Source certificates verifying bamboo as vegetable fiber, not processed as plastics per Chapter Note 3
• Test sole for durability; US Note 5 ignores non-durable textiles in material determination