Adidas Ultraboost Polyester Mesh Upper from Germany
Synthetic mesh upper component for Adidas Ultraboost sneakers, made from polyester and nylon yarns with Primeknit technology. Falls under HTS 6406.10.90.40 as a removable footwear upper of man-made fibers, where textile materials dominate the external surface 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
• Conduct fiber content analysis certificate to prove man-made fibers exceed cotton or wool content
• Label shipments clearly as 'unassembled footwear uppers' to distinguish from complete shoes under 6404
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese-origin synthetic uppers; check Commerce scope rulings