Cheap Adhesive Gym Shoes from Japan
Affordable gym shoes featuring mesh textile uppers and rubber soles attached exclusively via adhesive, no mid-sole stitching, valued under $3/pair without foxing. Meets HTS 6404.11.49.00 for low-value sports footwear with precise construction avoiding excluded features. Textile dominates external upper surface per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Photograph sole-upper junction to prove adhesive-only attachment during customs clearance
• Batch imports by value; mixing price points risks entire shipment reclassification