Men's Puma Suede Classic XXI Training Shoes from Japan
Classic suede training shoes for gym use, with over 50% leather external upper surface and rubber/plastic soles. HTS 6404.11.20.30 applies as men's sports/training shoes with leather uppers from headings 4107/4112-4114 per chapter notes.
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
• Source leather from approved tanneries with CITES certification if exotic materials are used
• Include technical specs on upper construction to prove >50% leather visibility to naked eye
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying based on color; focus on visible external layer per chapter note 3