Budget Textile Training Shoes from Japan
Entry-level training shoes with woven textile uppers and plastic outer soles bonded solely by adhesive, valued not over $3/pair, without foxing or excessive sole overlap. Classified in HTS 6404.11.49.00 due to gym/training shoe style and strict adhesive-only construction per subheading exclusions. Rubber/plastic sole material contacts ground with greatest area per Chapter Note 4(b).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
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
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct material surface area tests for upper (textile >50% visible) and sole; retain lab reports for CBP review
• Avoid common error of mid-sole stitching—ensure all layers affixed only by adhesive as specified
• Label country of origin clearly; low-value items often scrutinized for undervaluation