Women's Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Running Shoes

These women's running shoes feature uppers constructed almost entirely of synthetic mesh and rubber overlays, exceeding 90% rubber or plastics external surface area. The outer sole is rubber for traction. Classified under HTS 6402.19.15.41 as women's sports footwear with predominantly rubber/plastic uppers, not meeting sports footwear exceptions like foxing bands.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+17.5%22.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪Germany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇯🇵Japan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 22.6%

If upper has foxing or foxing-like band overlapping the sole

Footwear with foxing bands applied or molded at the sole is excluded from 6402.19 and classified as other rubber/plastic footwear.

6402.19.90Higher: 26.5% vs 22.6%

If not specifically designed for a sporting activity

Sports footwear subheading requires design for sporting use; casual sneakers shift to general other footwear.

6404.11.20Higher: 28% vs 22.6%

If outer sole primarily textile rather than rubber/plastics

Classification based on outer sole material with greatest ground contact; textile soles move to Chapter 64 heading 6404.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify upper material composition via lab testing to confirm >90% rubber/plastics external surface area, excluding reinforcements

Provide detailed footwear construction diagrams and material specs in entry documentation to avoid reclassification

Ensure 'sports footwear' claim aligns with design for sporting activity; mislabeling leads to audits