Men's Puma Suede Classic XXI Training Shoes from Germany
Classic suede training shoes for gym use, with over 50% leather external upper surface and rubber/plastic soles. HTS 6404.11.20.30 applies as men's sports/training shoes with leather uppers from headings 4107/4112-4114 per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.5%
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
• Source leather from approved tanneries with CITES certification if exotic materials are used
• Include technical specs on upper construction to prove >50% leather visibility to naked eye
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying based on color; focus on visible external layer per chapter note 3