Leather-Trimmed Athletic Running Upper from Germany
Lightweight running shoe upper of breathable textile with leather heel counter and forefoot totaling 51% external surface. Meets 6406.10.70.00 for textile-based uppers with leather majority visibility. Excludes sports-specific spikes provisions.
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
• Conduct surface area audits pre-shipment to confirm >50% leather compliance
• Distinguish from 'protective active footwear' notes applicable to complete shoes only
• Package as bulk parts, not retail, to avoid value-based duty triggers