Men's Canvas Slip-On Sneakers from Japan
These casual slip-on sneakers for men feature uppers made predominantly of plastic-coated canvas, where over 90% of the external surface area is rubber or plastics material. The flexible rubber/plastic outer sole provides everyday comfort and traction. This classification applies due to the high rubber/plastics content in the upper per Chapter Note 4(a).
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
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify upper material composition via lab testing to confirm >90% rubber/plastics external surface area, excluding reinforcements
• Provide detailed photos and material breakdowns in entry documentation to avoid reclassification to textile uppers
• Ensure no foxing band overlaps the upper, as that would shift to 6402.99.61 subheading