Men's Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Running Shoes
These lightweight running shoes feature a textile mesh upper for breathability and a rubber outer sole for traction, designed specifically for athletic training and sports activities like running. They qualify under HTS 6404.11.89.30 as men's sports footwear with textile uppers and rubber/plastics soles, valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair. The design includes cushioned midsoles for gym and trail use but lacks provisions for spikes or cleats.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not designed specifically for sports activities
Non-sports athletic-style sneakers with textile uppers fall under general 'other footwear' rather than the sports footwear subheading.
If outer sole has over 50% leather or composition leather
Classification shifts if the material with greatest ground contact is leather, moving to Chapter 64 heading 6402 for leather-soled footwear.
If valued not over $3/pair
Lower value threshold places it in the sub-$3 category for men's textile-upper sports shoes with rubber/plastics soles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the value per pair falls strictly between $6.50 and $12 with commercial invoices; undervaluation leads to reclassification or penalties
• Provide lab tests confirming outer sole is predominantly rubber/plastics (greatest ground contact area) and upper is textile by surface area
• Label clearly as 'men's' footwear (size US 6+ or equivalent) and include country of origin markings visible on the tongue or upper
Related Products under HTS 6404.11.89.30
Men's Reebok Nano X2 Cross-Trainer Shoes
Cross-training shoes with Flexweave textile upper for durability and a rubber outsole optimized for lifting and agility drills. Classified in HTS 6404.11.89.30 for men's training sports footwear valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair, with textile as primary upper material.
Men's Adidas Ultraboost 22 Training Shoes
Versatile gym and training shoes with a Primeknit textile upper for flexibility and a Continental rubber outsole for multi-surface grip, ideal for basketball drills and weight training. Classified under HTS 6404.11.89.30 for men's sports footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair with textile uppers dominating the external surface area. Meets sports footwear criteria without specialized attachments like cleats.
Men's Under Armour HOVR Phantom 3 Basketball Shoes
Basketball sneakers engineered for court play with a breathable textile upper and durable rubber outsole featuring herringbone tread for pivoting. Falls under HTS 6404.11.89.30 as men's sports footwear (gym/basketball shoes) with rubber/plastics soles and textile uppers, priced $6.50-$12/pair. Upper material has the greatest external surface per Chapter Note 4(a).
Men's Puma RS-X3 Gym Shoes
Retro-style gym shoes with textile mesh and synthetic upper for ventilation, paired with a grippy rubber platform sole for cross-training. HTS 6404.11.89.30 applies to these men's sports/training shoes valued $6.50-$12/pair, confirming rubber/plastics outer sole and textile-dominant upper.