Men's Adidas Ultraboost Soccer Trainer Shoes from Japan
Synthetic mesh upper with rubber pods on the sole provide traction for indoor soccer training. Classified under HTS 6402.19.70.31 as men's sports footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair, outer sole and upper of rubber/plastics per visible external layer rule. Not qualifying as spiked footwear under subheading note.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
57%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label footwear clearly as 'men's' with size charts; CBP may reclassify based on sizing conventions if ambiguous
• Document sports end-use with manufacturer specs; pitfall is generic athletic shoes being downclassified to casual wear
• Ensure no metal reinforcements count toward material area per Chapter Note 4(a); measure external surface accurately