Men's Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Trail 4 Running Shoes from Germany
These trail running shoes feature a textile mesh upper for breathability and a rubber outer sole for traction, valued over $12/pair. They are classified under HTS 6404.19.90.30 as men's footwear with textile uppers and rubber/plastics soles, not qualifying as sports footwear due to lacking provisions for spikes or cleats. The predominant external surface area of the upper is textile.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the external surface area of the upper is predominantly textile (>50%) per Chapter Note 4(a); measure excluding reinforcements
• Document appraised value exceeding $12/pair with invoices to avoid reclassification to lower-value subheadings
• Ensure labeling specifies men's sizing and fiber content of textile upper to comply with FTC requirements