Puma RS-X3 Tennis Shoes from China
Entry-level tennis shoes with synthetic mesh uppers and RS foam-textile sole emphasizing textile ground contact, under HTS 6404.11.85 for sports footwear $6.50-$12/pair. Synthetic textiles exclude vegetable fibers; sole qualifies post-US Note 5.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Retain supplier material breakdown sheets proving >50% textile sole contact and non-cotton uppers
• Watch for reclassification if marketing as 'casual' rather than sports-specific
• File with HTS ruling requests if sole composition ambiguous