Youths' Pigskin Cross-Trainer Shoes from Japan
Versatile cross-trainer shoes for youths with pigskin uppers extending over the ankle and multi-surface rubber soles. Designed for multi-sport training, classified in 6403.91.60.50 as gym/training shoes not meeting sports footwear definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Include manufacturing specs showing pigskin from eligible headings 4107/4112-4114
• Ensure no cleat provisions to stay out of 6402 sports category
• Watch for retail packaging; bulk import may need repackaging declarations