Nike Air Textile Shoe Upper from Germany
Pre-formed upper for Nike Air sneakers made primarily from textile materials like mesh and synthetic knits, valued over $12 per pair equivalent. Classified under HTS 6406.10.40.00 as a formed upper of textile materials, excluding stiffeners, not yet attached to soles. The textile dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact value per pair equivalent with commercial invoice; CBP scrutinizes 'over $12/pair' threshold closely
• Provide material breakdown showing textile as dominant external surface per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfall of including sole attachments, as those shift to complete footwear under 6404