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Men's Plastic Upper Work Sneakers from Japan

Lightweight sneakers for men with molded plastic uppers over 90% external area, designed for factory floors and light industrial work. Non-marking rubber soles ensure durability without protective overlays. Qualifies under HTS 6402.99.31.35 for men's work footwear.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

52.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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

Import Tips

• Provide detailed material breakdown; US Note requires ignoring non-durable textiles in sole assessment

• Declare as 'work footwear' with end-use letters from buyer to support classification