Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Trail 4 Running Shoes

These are synthetic running shoes designed for trail running with an outer sole and upper predominantly of rubber and plastics, featuring aggressive lugs for traction. They qualify as sports footwear under HTS 6402.19.90.61 because they are valued over $12/pair and intended for sporting activities like trail running, without provisions for spikes or cleats. The outer sole's rubber provides the greatest ground contact area.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9%+17.5%26.5%
🇲🇽Mexico9%+10.0%19%
🇨🇦Canada9%+10.0%19%
🇩🇪Germany9%+10.0%19%
🇯🇵Japan9%+10.0%19%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 26.5%

If not designed specifically for a sporting activity

Casual sneakers with rubber/plastics uppers fall under other footwear, not sports, per subheading note excluding general athletic styles.

6402.91.90Higher: 37.5% vs 26.5%

If valued $12/pair or less

Value threshold determines subheading; lower-valued sports footwear shifts to different 'other' category.

6403.19.30Lower: 18.5% vs 26.5%

If upper is predominantly leather

Chapter Note 4(a) bases upper material on external surface area; leather uppers move to Chapter 64 heading 6403.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the outer sole material has the greatest ground contact per Chapter Note 4(b); document with material specs to avoid reclassification

Provide lab tests confirming value over $12/pair and sports design; common pitfall is mislabeling as non-sports casual sneakers

Ensure labeling includes fiber content if any textiles are visible, even if plastics dominate the upper

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Asics Gel-Kayano 30 Stability Running Shoes

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Puma RS-X3 Punisher Cross-Trainers

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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v7 Trail Shoes

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Reebok Nano X4 Weightlifting Shoes

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