Men's Hoka One One Torrent 3 Waterproof Hiking Shoes from Japan
Lightweight hiking shoes for men with rubber outer sole and plastic/rubber upper incorporating waterproof membrane for outdoor trekking. HTS 6402.99.32.30 applies as protective active footwear over $24/pair with water protection from laminated textile, ideal for wet trails. Durable construction meets US note for sole materials in contact with ground.
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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document outdoor activity design (hiking/trekking) with product specs to confirm protective active status
• Ensure no leather exceeds surface area per note 4(a); test upper material visibility
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'casual' sneakers, which could shift to non-protective subheadings