Footwear Prototype Samples from Germany
Pre-production shoe samples in various sizes and styles for buyer approval and sizing. Classified under HTS 9813.00.20 as they are used exclusively for taking orders for manufactured footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'prototypes for order approval only' on all documents
• Include technical specs and order forecast
• Separate from production inventory