Adidas Ultraboost Basketball Shoes from Japan
Mid-top basketball shoes with rubber outer soles for traction and synthetic plastic uppers for support, ideal for indoor court play. Classified under HTS 6402.99.80.05 as basketball shoes in the $6.50-$12 value range, meeting the rubber/plastics criteria per chapter notes.
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
Import Tips
• Provide detailed specs confirming non-sports classification per subheading note 1, as basketball shoes lack spike/cleat provisions
• Include lab reports on sole material durability to distinguish from textile soles under US note
• Watch for set sales with socks or laces; components may classify separately under heading 6406 exclusions