Adidas Ultraboost Cycling-Inspired Shoes from Japan
High-performance shoes with uppers over 90% rubber and plastic materials, designed for cycling with stiff soles but suitable for training. Meets HTS 6402.19.15.61 as sports footwear without foxing, emphasizing durability and grip. The synthetic construction ensures flexibility and protection during intense workouts.
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
• Document design intent as sports footwear with evidence like manufacturer specs to satisfy subheading note requirements
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no protective features against weather/chemicals, which exclude from this subheading
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline cycling shoes to preempt classification disputes at entry