Discount Tennis Practice Shoes from Japan
Economical tennis practice shoes with predominant textile uppers and rubber soles affixed only by adhesive, valued ≤$3/pair, excluding foxing or broad sole overlaps. Classified under HTS 6404.11.49.00 for adhering to sports footwear construction specifics at low value. Meets all chapter notes for material dominance.
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
• Declare exact pair count and unit value accurately; undervaluation leads to penalties
• Segregate shipments with varying constructions to prevent cross-contamination in classification
• Test for 'naked eye' plastics layer on textiles—visible coating may alter material note