Men's Abaca Fiber Tennis Court Shoes from Japan
Men's low-cost tennis shoes with abaca (manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers and soles where textile covers most ground contact (ignored under US note 5 for lacking strength). Exclusively adhesive-affixed, no foxing, valued not over $3/pair. Precisely matches 6404.11.41.30 for men's sports footwear with these material and construction specs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
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
• Source certificates proving vegetable fiber origin (e.g
• abaca) and calculate upper surface area dominance
• Photograph soles to demonstrate textile ground contact while qualifying US note 5 non-durability
• Watch for heel/toe overlap only; any side overlap risks exclusion to broader 6404.11 categories