Men's Puma Deviate Nitro 2 Elite Racing Shoes from China
Lightweight men's racing flats with PWRCAGE textile upper and PUMAGRIP rubber outsole for track training. Classified HTS 6404.11.90.20 as other sports footwear valued >$12/pair for men, textile upper per visible external layer (Note 3(a)).
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Racing shoes often scrutinized; document lack of spikes to stay in 'other' vs specific track categories
• FOB value certification critical for high-end models to prove >$12/pair status
• Avoid mixing with < $12 models in same container to prevent average value disputes