Nike Flex Runner Low Sports Shoe

Entry-level athletic running shoes with rubber/plastic uppers and outer soles, designed for sports training with cushioning and flexibility. Classified under HTS 6402.19.50.61 as sports footwear (not meeting strict subheading note criteria like spikes) valued between $3-$6.50/pair. The upper's predominant rubber/plastic surface area determines classification 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 valued over $6.50/pair

Value threshold shifts to higher bracket within same sports footwear heading.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 49.5%

If not designed specifically for sports activities

Non-sports casual sneakers with rubber/plastic uppers fall under 'other footwear' per Chapter 64 notes.

6402.91.40Lower: 16% vs 49.5%

If upper primarily textile with visible rubber/plastic layer

Chapter Note 3(a) considers predominant external surface; textile-dominant uppers classify under 6402.91.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify value per pair with commercial invoice; undervaluation leads to penalties under 19 CFR 152

Label footwear clearly with HTS, country of origin, and material content per 19 CFR 134 and 16 CFR 303

Avoid misclassification as non-sports; document design intent if challenged by CBP

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Adidas Essential Training Sneaker

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Puma Active Cardio Shoe

Low-cost cardio workout sneakers with plastic overlays on mesh uppers and rubber tread soles for aerobic sports. Classified in 6402.19.50.61 for other sports footwear valued over $3 not over $6.50/pair. Visible rubber/plastic external layer qualifies per Chapter Note 3(a).

Under Armour Assert 6 Sneaker

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Reebok Nano Speed Training Shoe

Speed training shoes for agility sports with flexible rubber uppers and plastic-reinforced soles. Valued at $5/pair, fitting 6402.19.50.61 as other sports footwear with rubber/plastics. Excludes spike/cleat provisions per subheading note.

Fila Memory Work Sport Shoe

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