Infant Canvas Sneakers from Germany
Soft canvas sneakers designed for infants under 24 months, featuring textile uppers and flexible rubber soles for early walking support. Classified under HTS 6405.20.90.70 as infant footwear with textile uppers, not suitable for sports or protective use. The primary external surface area of the upper is textile per Chapter Note 4(a).
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
• Verify infant size per statistical note 2 (typically under 24 months or small sole length) with sizing documentation to avoid reclassification
• Label fiber content accurately as textile uppers must dominate external surface per Chapter Note 4(a); test for rubber/plastic visibility