Men's Woven Sisal Gym Shoes from Japan
Affordable men's training gym shoes with uppers of woven sisal (vegetable fiber) textile, outer soles of plastics where textile provides max ground contact area (per US note 5 exclusion). Priced below $3/pair, classified in HTS 6404.11.51.30 for low-value men's sports footwear like tennis or gym shoes. Ideal for casual athletic training.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document sisal as vegetable fiber (not synthetic) via supplier certs or assays
• Confirm sole textile is non-structural to leverage US note 5
• Avoid mixing with leather reinforcements that could alter upper material dominance