Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Trail 4
Trail running shoes with a textile upper made from engineered mesh and a rubber outer sole, valued over $12/pair. Classified under 6404.19.90.90 as non-sports footwear with textile uppers and rubber/plastics soles, not meeting the specific sports footwear criteria like spikes or cleats. The mesh upper dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for a sporting activity with provision for spikes or cleats
Qualifies as sports footwear per subheading note, moving to Chapter 64 heading 6402 for athletic shoes with such features.
If valued $12/pair or less
Value threshold determines subheading; lower value shifts to 6404.19.50 despite same material construction.
If outer sole primarily leather or composition leather
Chapter Note 4(b) bases sole material on ground-contact area; leather-dominant soles classify under 6403.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure value per pair excluding shipping; ensure declaration over $12/pair to avoid reclassification to lower subheadings
• Document textile upper composition with lab tests if challenged, as per Chapter Note 4(a) for external surface area dominance
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'sports footwear' without spikes/cleats, which could shift to 6402.19
Related Products under HTS 6404.19.90.90
Adidas Ultraboost Light
Everyday running shoes featuring a Primeknit textile upper and Continental rubber outer sole, priced over $12/pair. Falls under 6404.19.90.90 for other footwear with textile uppers and rubber/plastics soles, excluding specialized sports designs. Textile mesh provides the greatest external surface area.
Hoka Clifton 9
Neutral cushioned walking/running shoes with jacquard mesh textile upper and rubberized EVA outer sole, valued over $12/pair. Classified in 6404.19.90.90 as general textile upper footwear, not sports-specific per subheading note. Upper material covers greatest external area.
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4
Max cushion walking shoes with Hypoknit textile upper and blown rubber outsole, over $12/pair. 6404.19.90.90 applies to these other textile upper, rubber sole shoes not for specific sports. Upper mesh is predominant material.
Saucony Guide 16
Stability running shoes with breathable mesh textile upper and durable rubber sole, valued over $12/pair. Classified 6404.19.90.90 for general use textile footwear, no sports provisions. Textile upper meets surface area rule.
ASICS Gel-Cumulus 25
Cushioned neutral runners with jacquard mesh upper and AHAR rubber sole, >$12/pair. 6404.19.90.90 for other non-sports textile shoes. Mesh external dominance.
Altra Lone Peak 8
Zero-drop trail shoes with ripstop mesh upper, MaxTrac rubber sole, over $12. 6404.19.90.90 other category.