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Canvas Sneaker Upper from Germany

A pre-formed upper made primarily from cotton canvas textile material, designed for assembly into casual sneakers. It features reinforced stitching around the eyelets and toe area, with provisions for laces. Classified under HTS 6406.10.35.00 as a formed upper of textile materials valued over $6.50 but not over $12 per pair.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.7%

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 the value per pair equivalent with invoice documentation to ensure it falls within the $6.50-$12 range; overvaluation can shift to higher subheadings

• Provide detailed material composition certificates confirming textile dominance per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification as leather or rubber uppers

• Label as 'formed uppers for footwear' clearly, avoiding any sole attachment to prevent classification as complete footwear under headings 6401-6405