Nike Air Zoom Vapor Cage 4 Tennis Shoes from China
High-performance tennis shoes with rubber/plastics uppers and outer soles, designed for court movement with ankle coverage for support. Valued over $12/pair, they fit HTS 6402.91.90.05 as non-sports footwear per subheading note (lacking spikes/provisions), specifically for tennis use. The outer sole's rubber provides greatest ground contact area.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify upper material is predominantly rubber/plastics by surface area (note 4a); provide lab tests if contested
• Ensure valuation exceeds $12/pair with invoices
• Confirm no spikes/cleats to avoid sports footwear reclassification