Adidas Lite Trainer Mesh Shoes from Germany
Casual training shoes with synthetic textile upper of polyester mesh and outer sole of TPU/rubber with minor textile overlays for flexibility, priced $8-11/pair. Classified under 6404.19.87.90 as non-vegetable fiber textile uppers and soles where rubber/plastics dominate contact per notes.
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 for uppers and soles to substantiate textile classification under chapter note 4
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation claims by providing wholesale invoices and production costs
• Ensure no vegetable fibers like cotton exceed minimal thresholds to stay in 'other than vegetable fibers' subheading