6402.19.90/Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Running Shoes/Mexico

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Running Shoes from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

19%

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

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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