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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Trail 4 Running Shoes from Japan

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.

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 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