Nike Air Zoom Vapor Cage 4 Tennis Shoes from China
These high-performance tennis shoes feature an upper primarily of synthetic materials with rubber outer soles designed for optimal court traction. Classified under HTS 6402.99.90.05 as they are tennis shoes valued over $12/pair, with uppers and soles of rubber or plastics, not meeting sports footwear criteria for spikes but built for athletic training. The external surface area determines the predominant material per Chapter Note 4.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify value exceeds $12/pair with commercial invoice; undervaluation leads to reclassification or penalties
• Document upper/sole materials via lab tests to confirm rubber/plastics dominance per Chapter Note 4
• Avoid mislabeling as 'sports footwear' under 6402.12 without spikes; include athletic use proof