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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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