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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Synthetic Upper from Japan

Pre-assembled upper for Nike Air Zoom Pegasus running shoes, constructed primarily from synthetic mesh and polyester fabrics for breathability and flexibility. Classified under HTS 6406.10.90.40 as it is a footwear upper of man-made fibers, not attached to the outer sole, with predominant external surface area of synthetic textiles. Excludes stiffeners and outer soles per Chapter Note 6.

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 is predominantly man-made fibers (>50%) via lab testing to confirm classification under 6406.10.90.40

• Provide detailed assembly diagrams showing separation from outer sole to avoid misclassification as complete footwear

• Include commercial invoices specifying 'footwear uppers, not attached to soles' to prevent common valuation disputes