Rubber Footwear Sole Parings from Japan
Parings from trimming rubber soles during footwear manufacturing, excluding complete footwear of Chapter 64. Usable only after reprocessing, thus HTS 4004.00.00.00 waste.
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
• Explicitly state 'not footwear parts' in docs to prevent Chapter 64 misclassification
• Inspect for attached fabric; textile content >50% shifts to Section XI
• Quarantine shipments if mold growth suspected