Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Trail 3 Textile Running Shoes from Japan
These running shoes feature a breathable textile upper and rubber outer sole designed for athletic training and trail running. They qualify under HTS 6404.11.89.90 as sports footwear (running shoes) with textile uppers and rubber soles, valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair. The design supports high-impact activities without 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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify the value per pair falls strictly between $6.50 and $12 to avoid reclassification into higher or lower value subheadings
• Provide lab tests confirming outer sole is predominantly rubber/plastics by surface area in contact with ground, per Chapter Note 4(b)
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'sports footwear' use and textile upper composition to prevent misclassification as casual shoes