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. They are valued over $12/pair and classified under HTS 6404.19.90 as non-sports footwear with textile uppers and rubber/plastics soles, where the textile material dominates the external surface area of the upper.
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 (over 50%) per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification to leather uppers
• Provide detailed value documentation including invoices showing pair value exceeds $12 to qualify for this subheading
• Ensure labeling complies with FTC fiber content rules for textile uppers to prevent customs holds