Canvas Sneakers from Germany
Low-top casual sneakers featuring uppers primarily made of textile canvas material with rubber soles. Classified under HTS 6405.20.90 as other footwear with textile uppers, not suitable for sports or specified protective uses. The textile upper dominates the external surface area 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 textile upper exceeds 50% external surface area via lab testing to confirm classification
• Include detailed material breakdown in commercial invoice to avoid reclassification to leather uppers