Casual Textile Deck Shoes from Germany
Boat-inspired deck shoes with nylon textile uppers and non-marking rubber soles, priced $10.50/pair. Classified in HTS 6404.19.89 for other footwear not qualifying as sports or protective. Textile forms the greatest visible external area.
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
• Test outer sole for rubber/plastics composition if questioned at entry
• Separate laces and trims in classification per Chapter Note 2 for heading 6406
• Avoid describing as 'waterproof' to prevent protective active footwear scrutiny