Asics Gel-Kayano Tennis Shoes from Germany
Tennis shoes with AHAR rubber sole and textile upper incorporating gel cushioning for court performance. HTS 6404.11.90 covers these valued over $12/pair as sports footwear with textile uppers and rubber soles.
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
• Classify based on predominant use; tennis qualifies as sports per note
• Avoid lacing/trim misclassification; Chapter Note 3 excludes trimmings from parts
• Prepare for random CBP exams verifying value and materials