Women's Canvas Slip-On Sneakers from Japan
Casual women's slip-on sneakers featuring a plastic upper and an outer sole primarily of rubber in contact with the ground, with minor textile areas not qualifying under U.S. note 5 due to lacking durability. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, these fall under HTS 6402.99.71.00 as other footwear with rubber/plastic uppers and soles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
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
• Verify outer sole material via lab testing to confirm rubber has greatest ground contact per Chapter Note 4(b), excluding non-durable textiles
• Provide detailed value documentation and invoices showing per-pair pricing within $3-$6.50 range to avoid reclassification
• Label footwear clearly with materials and country of origin; watch for CBP scrutiny on plastic vs. textile sole distinctions