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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of tennis, basketball, gym & training shoes with rubber or plastic outer soles (n.e.s.) (SITC 85125) totaled $329.2M in April 2026, traded with 84 countries.
Importers of Tennis, Basketball, Gym & Training Shoes with Rubber or Plastic Outer Soles (N.E.S.) paid $98.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 29% on $341.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCourt and training footwear — tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, and training shoes — with outer soles of rubber or plastics forms one of the most commercially significant footwear import categories entering the United States. These styles are widely sourced from Asian manufacturing hubs and have historically been subject to elevated Section 301 tariff exposure, making country-of-origin documentation a priority for importers. The N.E.S. designation means the heading captures the broad athletic category not broken out elsewhere, and correct classification hinges on the outer sole composition and the shoe's intended athletic use.
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Many athletic footwear lines with rubber or plastic outer soles sourced from China have been subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current status of applicable HTS subheadings and their country of origin, as Section 301 lists and exclusions are periodically updated.
Classification as training, gym, or court footwear generally depends on the shoe's design features and marketed end-use rather than a single material criterion. CBP may request product literature, technical specifications, or marketing materials to confirm the athletic category when the style is ambiguous.
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