Puma Future Z 3.4 Soccer Cleats from Japan
Synthetic soccer shoes with rubber studs/cleats provision on outer sole and plastic upper for field sports. HTS 6402.19.70 applies as other sports footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair. Meets subheading note (a) for sporting activity with cleat attachments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
57%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Highlight cleat/spike provisions in entry docs to satisfy sports footwear definition
• Ensure no leather tanning claims; plastics must dominate visible upper surface
• Bulk imports risk value averaging scrutiny; segregate by model/value