Asics Gel-Kayano Tennis Shoes from China
Tennis shoes with AHAR rubber sole and textile upper incorporating gel cushioning for court performance. HTS 6404.11.90 covers these valued over $12/pair as sports footwear with textile uppers and rubber soles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Classify based on predominant use; tennis qualifies as sports per note
• Avoid lacing/trim misclassification; Chapter Note 3 excludes trimmings from parts
• Prepare for random CBP exams verifying value and materials