Asics Gel-Kayano Training Shoes from Japan
Multi-sport training shoes with gel-cushioned rubber soles and plastic mesh uppers for gym workouts. Classified under HTS 6402.19.90 as other sports footwear over $12/pair, meeting general sports design without spikes.
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
• Use CAD drawings to prove upper surface area is plastics-dominant
• File with detailed country-of-origin docs for preferential duty claims