Women's Brooks Cascadia 17 Trail Running Shoes from Japan
Women's trail runners with protective coated mesh upper for water resistance, DNA Loft cushioning, TrailTack rubber outsole, ankle under 15.34 cm. Classifies in HTS 6402.91.42.60 as women's protective active footwear for running/trekking, valued over $24/pair.
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 outer sole rubber contact area >50% per Chapter note 4(b), ignoring non-durable textiles
• Use commercial invoices showing women's sizing and retail value
• Check for updates to protective active definitions