Laminated Trekking Shoes from Japan
Low-profile trekking shoes with laminated textile uppers for waterproofing and durable rubber outsoles for trail traction. Under HTS 6402.99.32.90 for protective active footwear designed for trekking, valued >$24/pair with water protection via lamination. Plastics/rubber upper and sole per chapter notes.
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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document lamination process and value certification to avoid reclassification to lower protective categories
• Ensure no textile sole materials lack durability/strength per US note, confirming rubber dominance
• Bundle with care instructions; improper packaging can lead to retail set misclassification issues