Canvas Slip-On Sneakers from Germany
Low-top slip-on sneakers featuring a textile canvas upper and outer sole made of composition leather, with less than 50% rubber or plastics by weight and at least 10% rubber or plastics content. Valued under $2.50 per pair, these are casual everyday shoes suitable for children or budget shoppers. Classified under 6404.20.20.90 due to the leather sole dominance and low value.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
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
• Verify composition via lab testing to confirm outer sole is leather/composition leather with <50% rubber/plastics
• Provide detailed value documentation like invoices to prove under $2.50/pair threshold
• Label fiber content of textile upper accurately to avoid reclassification