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Bonded Leather Athletic Laces from Japan

Bonded leather shoelaces for running shoes, lightweight and flexible for sports use. Classified in HTS 4205.00.20.00 as composition leather shoelaces. Balances cost and performance.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

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

Import Tips

• Test fiber content for bonded leather verification; comply with REACH for EU-sourced materials; declare as finished, not parts