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