Nike Air Zoom Vapor Cage 4 Tennis Shoes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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