Men's Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Running Shoes

These lightweight running shoes feature a synthetic upper and rubber outer sole, designed for athletic performance with cushioning and traction. They qualify under HTS 6402.19.50.31 as sports footwear for men with uppers and soles of rubber/plastics, valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair. The upper's predominant external surface is plastics per Chapter Note 4(a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China32%+17.5%49.5%
🇲🇽Mexico32%+10.0%42%
🇨🇦Canada32%+10.0%42%
🇩🇪Germany32%+10.0%42%
🇯🇵Japan32%+10.0%42%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.19.90Lower: 26.5% vs 49.5%

If not designed specifically for a sporting activity

Casual sneakers without sports features like spikes or athletic treads fall outside sports footwear per subheading note.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 49.5%

If outer sole has ≥50% textile material in ground contact

Chapter Note 4(b) and US Note 5 define sole material by ground-contact area; textile soles shift to 6402.99.

6405.90.90Lower: 22.5% vs 49.5%

If sold as separate replacement parts rather than complete footwear

Heading 6406 excludes parts like uppers or soles; incomplete assemblies classify as parts under Chapter 64 notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify value per pair does not exceed $6.50 with commercial invoice; overvaluation shifts to higher subheading

Confirm sports design via technical specs; non-sports casual sneakers classify under 6402.19.90

Label fiber content if any textile visible, but plastics/rubber dominance per Chapter Note 4