Men's Under Armour HOVR Phantom 3 Textile Basketball Shoes from Germany
Basketball shoes with synthetic textile mesh upper and a traction-patterned sole featuring textile as the predominant ground-contact material (non-durable per U.S. note 5 exclusion). Valued at $11.50/pair. Meets criteria for 6404.11.85.30: men's sports footwear (basketball), textile upper non-veg fibers, specific sole composition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
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
• Document sports design intent with manufacturer specs to confirm 'basketball shoes' per subheading
• Avoid pitfalls by testing sole durability—textiles lacking strength don't count under U.S. note 5
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline sole compositions to preempt disputes