Men's Coir Woven Gym Sneakers from Japan
Budget gym sneakers for men using coir (coconut fiber) woven uppers, with outer soles having textile as primary ground contact material (non-qualifying under US note 5). Adhesive construction only, no foxing or excess overlap, under $3/pair value. Classified in 6404.11.41.30 for men's low-value sports shoes meeting all criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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
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
• Conduct surface area measurements for uppers per note 4(a), documenting vegetable fiber percentage
• Include sole blueprints showing adhesive affixation and textile dominance without durability