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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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