Men's Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Running Shoes
These lightweight running shoes feature a synthetic upper and rubber outer sole designed for athletic performance on roads and tracks. They qualify under HTS 6402.19.70.31 as sports footwear for men, valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, with uppers and soles predominantly of rubber or plastics. The design supports high-impact sports activities without provisions for spikes or cleats.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $12/pair
Higher value pushes it out of the specific subheading into the over $12 category for other sports footwear.
If not designed specifically for sports activities
Footwear without sports-specific design (per subheading note) with textile uppers falls under Chapter 64 sports-excluded categories.
If outer sole has greatest ground contact of textile material
Chapter Note 4(b) bases sole classification on ground-contact material; durable textile soles shift to 6402.99 subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the valuation per pair excludes retail packaging to ensure it falls within the $6.50-$12 range; provide commercial invoices with detailed breakdowns
• Confirm the upper material by surface area (per Chapter Note 4) is predominantly rubber/plastics visible to the naked eye, with lab tests if contested
• Avoid misclassification as non-sports by documenting athletic design features; common pitfall is claiming lower duties for casual sneakers
Related Products under HTS 6402.19.70.31
Men's Adidas Ultraboost Soccer Trainer Shoes
Synthetic mesh upper with rubber pods on the sole provide traction for indoor soccer training. Classified under HTS 6402.19.70.31 as men's sports footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair, outer sole and upper of rubber/plastics per visible external layer rule. Not qualifying as spiked footwear under subheading note.
Men's Under Armour Curry Basketball Shoes
Low-top basketball shoes with plastic overlays and rubber outsole for court grip, priced at $9.99 per pair. Fits HTS 6402.19.70.31 for men's sports footwear, rubber/plastics construction, other than spiked types. Upper material determined by external visible plastics layer.
Men's Puma Future Training Gym Shoes
Versatile gym trainers with synthetic upper and multi-directional rubber sole for weightlifting and cardio. HTS 6402.19.70.31 applies to these men's sports shoes valued $11/pair, confirming rubber/plastics dominance per Chapter Notes 4(a)(b).
Men's Reebok Nano CrossFit Shoes
Cross-training shoes with plastic reinforcements and rubber sole for functional fitness workouts. Classified in HTS 6402.19.70.31 as other men's sports footwear $6.50-$12/pair, rubber/plastics materials excluding trimmings.