Salomon Trail Running Shoes from Japan
High-performance trail running shoes with waterproof membrane upper and rubber outer sole, exceeding $24/pair, built for off-road endurance. The coated textile upper ensures water resistance during runs. Fits 6402.99.32 as protective active footwear for trail running.
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 outdoor activity design (e.g
• trail grip lugs) and water resistance certification to justify classification
• Check sole material contact area with ground to confirm rubber dominance per chapter note 4(b)
• Ensure labeling specifies materials accurately to prevent audits on plastics/rubber content