Leather-Trimmed Cotton Hiking Boot Upper from Germany
Prefabricated upper for hiking boots featuring full-grain leather as the primary external material with minimal cotton fabric accents, totaling under 50% textile surface area. Complies with HTS 6406.10.72.00 for cotton-based uppers dominated by leather/rubber elements. Includes ankle reinforcements but no outer sole attachment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.2%
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
• Conduct surface area calculations using digital imaging to precisely document <50% textile compliance during customs review
• Label shipments clearly as 'footwear uppers - no soles attached' to prevent misclassification as completed footwear