Nike Air Zoom Vapor Cage 4 Tennis Shoes from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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