Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Waterproof Running Shoes from Japan
Road-to-trail running shoes with protective coated upper for water resistance and React foam cushioned rubber sole. Ankle height under 15.34 cm qualifies under HTS 6402.91.42.90 as protective active footwear for running valued over $24/pair.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• CBP requires proof of 'over $24/pair' valuation; invoice must specify unit price clearly
• Confirm no insulation layer for cold weather, as those exclude from this subheading
• Use technical specs sheets for upper material composition to avoid reclassification audits