6402.99.32.90/Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoes/Japan

Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoes from Japan

These trail running shoes feature a laminated textile upper with Gore-Tex membrane for waterproof protection and an outer sole of rubber with aggressive lugs for ground contact. Classified under HTS 6402.99.32.90 as protective active footwear for trail running, valued over $24/pair, providing water protection via coated textile per subheading note. The rubber dominates the outer sole surface area in contact with the ground.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

30%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify value exceeds $24/pair and document waterproofing via coated/laminated textile for protective active classification

• Provide lab tests confirming outer sole rubber has greatest ground contact area; avoid misclassification as textile sole

• Label fiber content accurately and ensure no spikes/cleats to stay out of sports footwear subheadings