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. 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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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