Men's Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Trail 4 Running Shoes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
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