Mesh Running Shoe Upper from Germany
Breathable formed upper from synthetic mesh textile for running shoes, valued at under $3/pair. Falls under HTS 6406.10.25.00 as a textile footwear part, with mesh providing the greatest external surface area excluding reinforcements. Designed for mass-market athletic footwear production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
43.6%
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
• Provide lab tests confirming textile composition if blends approach leather or plastics thresholds
• Declare as 'removable insoles excluded' to prevent confusion with 6406.90 subheading
• Monitor bulk packaging to avoid retail set classification under different provisions