Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Men's Running Shoes from Japan
These men's running shoes feature uppers and outer soles primarily of rubber and plastics, designed for athletic performance with cushioning and traction. They qualify as sports footwear under HTS 6402.19.90.31 because they are valued over $12/pair and intended for sporting activities like running, without provisions for spikes or cleats. The plastic upper dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Verify value exceeds $12/pair with commercial invoice; undervaluation leads to reclassification or penalties
• Confirm upper material is predominantly rubber/plastics via lab testing if contested by customs
• Provide athletic use documentation to distinguish from casual footwear and avoid Chapter 64 misclassification