Bamboo Canvas Basketball Shoes from Japan
Low-cost basketball-style shoes with bamboo-reinforced cotton canvas uppers and textile fabric outer soles (dominant contact area), rubber mid-sole glued exclusively. Under $3/pair, no foxing, ideal for gym training. HTS 6404.11.41 due to vegetable fiber dominance and textile sole exclusion.
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 certificates for bamboo as vegetable fiber to support upper classification
• Avoid mixing synthetic reinforcements exceeding surface area limit
• Package as pairs only to match 'per pair' valuation