Adidas Harden Vol. 7 Basketball Shoes from Japan
Basketball shoes with synthetic uppers and rubber outsoles engineered for court grip and cushioning during high-impact play. Falls under HTS 6402.99.90.05 as basketball shoes over $12/pair, with rubber/plastic construction not qualifying as 'sports footwear' due to lacking spike provisions. Material determination follows Chapter Note 4(a) for uppers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed value breakdown; CBP often audits high-end athletic footwear for transfer pricing issues
• Label footwear clearly as 'basketball shoes' to support 6402.99.90.05 classification over general categories
• Ensure no metal reinforcements that could trigger alternative sole material assessment under Note 4(b)