Other
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Sports footwear: > Other: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 6402.19.15
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Running Shoes
These lightweight running shoes feature uppers constructed almost entirely from synthetic mesh and plastic overlays, exceeding 90% rubber or plastics external surface area. They qualify as sports footwear for athletic running activities but lack foxing bands or protective features against weather. Classified under 6402.19.15 due to the predominant plastic upper material and sports design.
Adidas Ultraboost Soccer Cleats (without spikes attached)
Synthetic upper soccer shoes with provision for cleat attachment, made predominantly of plastic mesh and rubber reinforcements covering over 90% external surface. Designed for sporting activity but supplied without spikes. Fits 6402.19.15 as sports footwear with qualifying upper material.
Under Armour Curry Basketball Shoes
High-performance basketball shoes with seamless plastic and rubber upper construction representing over 90% external surface area. Engineered for sports use on courts. Meets 6402.19.15 criteria for sports footwear lacking foxing or protective features.
Asics Gel-Kayano Training Shoes
Multi-sport training shoes featuring synthetic plastic uppers with rubber panels dominating over 90% external surface. Designed for gym and track activities without weather protection. Classified in 6402.19.15 per predominant materials and sports purpose.
Puma Future Z Football Boots
Football boots with engineered plastic upper grip zones and rubber elements covering >90% surface area, designed for sporting play. Lacks foxing band and protective coatings. Fits precisely under 6402.19.15 for other sports footwear.
Reebok Nano CrossFit Shoes
Cross-training shoes with rubber toe cap and plastic synthetic upper exceeding 90% external coverage. Built for intense sports workouts. Qualifies for 6402.19.15 absent foxing or weatherproofing.
New Balance FuelCell Supercomp Elite Track Spikes (spike-less)
Track racing shoes with plastic plate and rubber upper panels >90% surface area, provision for spikes. Sports footwear design without attachments. 6402.19.15 classification applies.
Saucony Endorphin Speed Racing Flats
Minimalist racing flats with rubber/plastic monofilament upper >90% external area. Designed for competitive running sports. No foxing or protections; thus 6402.19.15.
Brooks Hyperion Tempo Shoes
Tempo training shoes featuring nitrogen-infused plastic upper with rubber overlays dominating surface area. Sports footwear for runners. 6402.19.15 due to materials.
Hoka One One Carbon X Speedgoat
Carbon-plated trail racers with plastic upper mesh >90% surface, sports designed minus weather protection. Classifies 6402.19.15.