Nike Air Zoom Vapor Cage 4 Tennis Shoes
These tennis shoes feature uppers composed over 90% of rubber or plastics by external surface area, with a synthetic mesh and overlays for breathability and support. Designed specifically for tennis with reinforced toe and stability features for lateral movements on the court. The outer sole is rubber for grip on clay, grass, or hard courts, classifying under 6402.99.31.15 as athletic training footwear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If featuring a foxing or foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole overlapping the upper
Presence of foxing band excludes from .31.15 and moves to the specific foxing subheading per hierarchy.
If uppers primarily textile (under 90% rubber/plastics externally)
Textile uppers dominate classification under Chapter 64 notes, shifting to 6403 for rubber/plastic soles with textile uppers.
If not specifically tennis, basketball, gym, or training shoes
General 'other' athletic footwear without named sports use falls outside the .31.15 basket.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify upper material composition exceeds 90% rubber/plastics external surface via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide athletic footwear certification and invoices detailing 'tennis shoes' to confirm subheading 6402.99.31.15 applicability
• Watch for foxing bands that could shift to 6402.99.3145; measure overlap precisely
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