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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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