Men's Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Trail Running Shoes from Japan
Men's trail running shoes with laminated textile uppers for water protection and rubber outer soles for grip, designed for rugged outdoor activities. Ankle-covering height is 14.5 cm, fitting protective active footwear criteria in 6402.91.42.30 excluding insulated or molded waterproof types. Rubber dominates sole contact; plastics/textile upper visible externally.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
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
• Confirm value over $24/pair and protective features via product specs for subheading eligibility
• Document non-insulated design and absence of molded waterproof bottoms to avoid reclassification
• Label fiber content accurately if textile visible, as plastics layer affects upper determination