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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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