Unisex Leather Gym Shoes Adidas Stan Smith from Japan
Classic leather sneakers adaptable for basketball or casual gym with perforated upper and gum rubber sole. HTS 6403.99.90.41 applies to 'basketball shoes and the like' with leather uppers over $2.50/pair for general persons. Predominant leather external surface defines classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide marketing materials showing basketball/gym use to support 'and the like' classification
• Measure outer sole contact area; rubber must dominate per Chapter Note 4(b)
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail presentation supports consumer classification over 6403.99.75