Women's Abaca Training Shoes from Japan
Women's low-cost training shoes with abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers and soles where textile covers most ground contact (disregarded for durability under US note 5). Under $3/pair valuation places them in HTS 6404.11.51.60 for women's sports footwear. Designed for aerobic or cross-training use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label uppers clearly as vegetable fiber; mislabeling as synthetic leads to Chapter 59 or 64 reclass
• Document sole composition with diagrams showing textile > rubber/plastics contact area
• Watch for quota restrictions on vegetable fiber textiles; check current HTS annexes