Puma RS-X Fusion Gym Shoes from China
Retro-style gym shoes with layered textile upper and rubber outsole providing multi-directional traction for training. HTS 6404.11.90 applies to these tennis-like gym shoes valued over $12/pair with textile uppers and rubber soles.
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
• Document as 'sports footwear' with marketing materials showing athletic use
• Test outer sole for rubber/plastics dominance ignoring minor reinforcements
• Bundle with proper packing lists specifying pair quantities accurately