Men's Cork Platform Rubber Rain Sneakers from Japan
These men's sneakers feature uppers constructed almost entirely of rubber or plastics (over 90% external surface area), with a distinctive cork base or platform forming the midsole structure. They provide casual traction without foxing bands or protective overlays, classifying under 6402.99.25.30 due to the predominant rubber/plastic upper and cork platform design for men.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
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
• Verify upper material composition exceeds 90% rubber/plastics via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Document cork platform construction separately from uppers to confirm base/platform criterion
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as waterproof overshoes, which shifts to excluded categories