Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Running Shoes from Japan
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.
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
• Verify upper material composition via lab testing to confirm >90% rubber/plastics external surface area, excluding reinforcements
• Provide detailed specs and photos showing no foxing band overlapping the sole to avoid reclassification
• Include sports design documentation to distinguish from casual footwear