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

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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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