Cotton Twill Training Sneakers from Japan
Basic training sneakers with cotton twill uppers (vegetable fibers) and braided textile soles providing primary ground contact, with thin adhesively affixed plastic mid-soles. No foxing or upper overlaps, valued below $3/pair for casual sports use. Fits HTS 6404.11.41 exactly due to material notes on uppers and soles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Confirm adhesive-only bonding via manufacturing specs; sewn elements risk reclassification
• Declare precise value per pair; bulk shipments often trigger audits
• Test sole for 'greatest surface area' compliance to avoid Note 4(b) disputes