Bauer Supreme Skate Training Shoes from Japan
Inline skate training shoes with rubber soles and plastic uppers optimized for skating maneuvers and off-ice training. Falls under HTS 6402.19.90 as 'other sports footwear' valued over $12/pair, with skating boot design akin to Subheading Note 1(b). Plastics form the primary upper surface.
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
• Document sports end-use with marketing materials; avoid generic 'athletic shoe' descriptions that risk downclassification
• Measure external surface areas precisely for upper/sole materials as per Chapter Notes 4(a)-(b)