Nike Air Zoom Vapor Cage 4 Clay Court Shoes

High-top tennis shoes with rubber/plastic uppers and outer soles, designed for clay court play, covering the ankle for support. Classified under 6402.91.80.05 as athletic footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair, specifically for tennis with non-sports sole per subheading note. The predominant external surface is rubber/plastics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 37.5%

If not covering the ankle

Low-top versions fall under non-ankle covering subheading in 6402.99 for similar athletic shoes.

6402.91.90Same rate: 37.5%

If valued over $12/pair

Higher value athletic shoes shift to 6402.91.90 category despite same material and style.

6403.91.60Lower: 26% vs 37.5%

If upper predominantly leather

Leather uppers (headings 4107/4112-4114) per Chapter Note 4(a) classify under Chapter 64 leather footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify valuation between $6.50-$12/pair with invoices; misvaluation leads to reclassification

Confirm upper/sole materials via lab tests as rubber/plastics per Chapter Note 4; textile coatings count as plastics

Label as 'tennis shoes' accurately; avoid generic 'sneakers' to prevent scrutiny