Women's Denim Textile Sneakers from Germany
Casual women's high-top sneakers made with denim textile upper and rubber toe cap sole, $9.75/pair. Denim counts as textile upper material under Chapter notes. 6404.19.89.60 for women's footwear valued over $6.50 not over $12/pair.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
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
• Denim washing/finishing doesn't change textile classification; declare cotton % accurately
• Value finished denim uppers separately if importing components for US assembly
• Ensure colorfastness testing for indigo denim to avoid bleeding complaints