Men's Puma Deviate Nitro 2 Elite Racing Shoes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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