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Women's Puma Smash Tennis Shoes from Germany

Entry-level women's tennis shoes with synthetic textile uppers and plastic/rubber soles attached only via adhesive, compliant with no-foxing rule. Falls under HTS 6404.11.69.60 for women's sports footwear valued over $3 not over $6.50/pair. Provides court-ready traction without premium features.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

37.5%

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

• Photograph soles/uppers to demonstrate exclusive adhesive bonding during customs exam

• Declare exact value per statutory pair; bulk packing can confuse pair counts

• Avoid mixing with higher-value lines in same entry to prevent average value issues