Vivobarefoot Geo Court Racer from Japan
Minimalist ankle sneakers with uppers of molded thermoplastic (TPU) comprising over 90% external surface area, no foxing band, and outer sole of rubber. Designed as primary athletic footwear without protective overshoe features, properly classified in HTS 6402.91.40.
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
• Measure external surface precisely; thin mesh vents count if covered by plastic layer visible to naked eye
• Avoid 'sports footwear' misclassification by confirming no spike/cleat provisions per subheading note
• Include lab analysis of TPU vs textile ratio in commercial invoice