6402.91.42/Merrell Moab 2 Vent Hiking Shoes/Japan

Merrell Moab 2 Vent Hiking Shoes from Japan

Low-profile hiking shoes with breathable mesh uppers coated for water protection and rubber outer soles, designed for trail use with height under 15.34 cm. Classified under 6402.91.42 as protective active footwear using coated textile uppers visible to the naked eye and valued over $24/pair, excluding waterproof molded bottoms or cold insulation.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify upper material has greatest external surface area of rubber/plastics or coated textiles per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if challenged

• Confirm valuation exceeds $24/pair and height ≤15.34cm with measurements; exclude items with molded waterproof bottoms or insulation

• Label as protective active footwear for outdoor activities; avoid misclassification as sports footwear without spikes/cleats