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Puma RS-X3 Textile Gym Shoes

Retro-style gym shoes with woven synthetic textile uppers and rubber soles covered by textile for maximum ground contact, valued at $9.50 per pair. Fits HTS 6404.11.85.90 for basketball/gym shoes not meeting sports footwear definition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+12.5%25%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%—12.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+40.0%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.99.60.90Higher: 28.5% vs 25%

If outer sole primarily leather or composition leather

Heading 6403 covers footwear with leather soles regardless of upper material.

6402.91.90Higher: 40% vs 25%

If waterproof with coated textile upper

Protective active footwear valued over $12 with water protection uses different subheading.

6406.90Lower: 12.5% vs 25%

If imported as sole assemblies

Separate sole parts without uppers classify as footwear parts under heading 6406.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain mill test reports certifying textile composition excludes vegetable fibers

• Declare exact construction details in entry summary to match subheading specifics

• Watch for reclassification if textile sole covering deemed non-durable per U.S. note 5