Nike Air Zoom Victory Golf Shoes from Japan
High-performance golf shoes with synthetic uppers made of rubber and plastics dominating over 90% of the external surface, integrated with Zoom Air cushioning and removable spiked outsoles for golf course stability. Fits HTS 6402.19.05 precisely as sports footwear for golf with spike provisions, no foxing or weather-protective design.
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
• Document spike compatibility and golf-specific treads in technical files for CBP review
• Conduct surface area measurements per chapter note 4(a) to substantiate 90% rubber/plastics claim
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use; label clearly for retail golf footwear