Polyurethane Shoe Sole Cement from Japan
Contact polyurethane cement for bonding rubber soles to leather uppers in footwear manufacturing. Falls under 3909.50.2000 as primary-form polyurethane cement per 95% monomer rule in chapter notes. Bulk-supplied for factory dipping.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Certify low-VOC for REACH compliance if EU re-export; label flash point clearly
• Avoid misdeclaring as footwear parts under 6406
• Common issue: solvent content triggering 3210 classification