Urban Canvas Sneakers from Japan
Stylish low-top sneakers with rubberized plastic uppers and soles, featuring canvas accents but plastics visible externally. Falls under 6402.99.90 for valued-over-$12 non-sports footwear where rubber/plastics constitute the primary upper material 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
• Conduct surface area analysis for uppers; minor textile visible doesn't override if plastics dominate
• Retain supplier material specs to prove rubber/plastics compliance
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests lower-value import