Canvas Sneakers with Plastic Upper from Japan
Low-top casual sneakers featuring uppers constructed primarily from plastic-coated canvas, where over 90% of the external surface area is rubber or plastics per Chapter Note 4(a). The outer sole is also rubber or plastics. This classifies under 6402.99.31 as other footwear not having foxing or protective features.
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
• 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 misclassification as textile uppers
• Avoid common pitfall of foxing bands that could shift to 6402.99.90; ensure no sole-overlapping elements