Puma RS-X3 Tennis Shoes from Germany
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 — 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
• 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