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
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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