Puma RS-X3 Training Shoes from Germany
Retro-style training shoes with plastics/rubber upper construction and grippy rubber outsole, covering the ankle. HTS 6402.91.90.05 designation for training shoes valued over $12/pair. Material notes confirm rubber/plastics prevalence.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'casual' sneakers (6402.99); specify athletic use
• Provide construction diagrams for upper/sole verification