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Men's Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Running Shoes from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

60%

Rate breakdown

9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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