Women's Nike Air Zoom Infinity Golf Shoes from Japan
Women's golf shoes with synthetic rubber/plastic uppers covering over 90% external area, integrated spike receptacles, and cushioning for swing stability. Classified under HTS 6402.19.05.60 due to golf-specific design and material dominance without foxing. Ideal for wet course conditions with water-resistant properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area measurements per chapter note 4(a), excluding reinforcements, to substantiate the 90% threshold
• Include technical specs on spike provisions in commercial invoice to meet sports footwear definition
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain athletic footwear; declare value accurately per pair