Men's Puma Deviate Nitro 2 Elite Racing Shoes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
20%
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
• 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