Asics Gel-Kayano Men's Running Shoes from China
Advanced men's stability running shoes with plastic uppers and rubber outsoles featuring gel cushioning. Classified in HTS 6402.19.90.31 for men's sports footwear over $12/pair, rubber/plastics materials primary by surface area.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use material composition reports to prove plastics/rubber dominance over any textiles
• Segregate men's from unisex in shipments to avoid reclassification
• Watch for set sales with socks; classify as footwear set if retail packaged