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Men's Nike Flex Experience Textile Sneakers from Japan

These casual running sneakers for men feature a breathable textile upper made primarily of mesh fabric and an outer sole of rubber, providing flexibility and comfort for everyday wear. They are valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, classifying under HTS 6404.19.89.30 due to the textile upper with the greatest external surface area and rubber outer sole, not qualifying as sports footwear. The design suits urban jogging or walking without specialized athletic features.

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 external surface area of the textile upper exceeds other materials per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested

• Confirm valuation between $6.50-$12/pair with invoices; overvaluation risks higher duty brackets

• Label as men's footwear based on size/design (EU 40+ typically); avoid misclassification as unisex