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
33.6%
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
• 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