Puma RS-X3 Punisher Cross-Trainers from China
Bold cross-training shoes with chunky rubber soles and plastic overlays on uppers for multi-sport use, over $12/pair. Classified in HTS 6402.19.90.61 for other sports footwear, compliant with material notes as rubber dominates sole and plastics the upper exterior.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Prove sports design via prototypes; lifestyle branding can confuse classification
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• Ensure no excluded trimmings like laces affect parts classification