Puma RS-X3 Punisher Cross-Trainers from Germany
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 — 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
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