Leather Reinforced Athletic Shoe Upper from Germany
Formed upper for athletic sneakers featuring a textile base with leather overlays covering over 50% of the external surface for durability and style. Classified in HTS 6406.10.20.61 due to the predominant leather external area on textile material as defined in Chapter Note 4(a). Used by manufacturers to assemble complete sports footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area calculation excluding only minor accessories; leather toe caps/quarter panels often tip over 50% threshold
• Ensure no outer sole attachment; even partial soles trigger complete footwear classification under Chapter 64