Men's La Sportiva Bushido II Trail Running Shoes from Japan
Technical men's trail shoes with coated mesh uppers for breathable water resistance and rubber FriXion soles, height 15.2 cm. Fits HTS 6402.91.42.30 as ankle-covering protective active for men over $24/pair without prohibited features. Rubber sole greatest ground contact.
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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify based on retail specs; industrial/work boots may shift headings
• Include value invoices proving >$24/pair for protective subheading
• Document external visibility of plastics layer without color change consideration