6402.19.90/Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Running Shoes/Germany

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Running Shoes from Germany

These lightweight running shoes feature an outer sole and upper primarily of rubber and plastics, designed for athletic running with cushioning and traction features. They qualify as sports footwear under HTS 6402.19.90 because they are built for a sporting activity like running and valued over $12/pair, excluding narrow definitions like spiked footwear. The plastic upper dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

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

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

• Ensure labeling complies with FTC fiber content rules if any textile visible, even if not dominant