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Men's Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit Shoes from Japan

These running shoes feature a breathable Flyknit textile upper and a React foam outer sole with a textile covering that has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground. Valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, they are classified under HTS 6404.19.87.30 due to the textile upper (not vegetable fibers) and textile-dominant outer sole, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S. note 5.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

52.5%

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 outer sole material via lab testing to confirm textile has greatest contact area, ignoring non-durable textiles per U.S

Note 5

Provide value documentation like invoices showing $6.50-$12/pair to avoid reclassification to higher/lower value subheadings

Label fiber content accurately for textile upper; non-vegetable fibers required, common pitfall is misstating synthetics as cotton