Men's Puma Smash 2.0 Tennis Shoes from Germany
Entry-level tennis shoes with synthetic textile uppers for flexibility and rubber soles with herringbone pattern for court grip. Classified in HTS 6404.11.79.30 for men's sports footwear (tennis shoes), textile uppers, rubber/plastics soles, $3-$6.50/pair value. Designed specifically for tennis with lateral support.
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
• Confirm sports footwear status via design (e.g
• no spikes needed but athletic intent per subheading note)
• Use detailed photos in entries showing upper textile dominance to counter leather misclassification
• Watch for color changes from plastic coatings; Chapter Note 3(a) ignores them for material determination