Jute Training Sneakers from Japan
Budget training sneakers with uppers of woven jute (vegetable fiber) and outer soles where textile fabric provides the largest contact surface with the ground, though excluded by US Note 5 for classification. Falls under HTS 6404.11.51.90 for low-cost sports footwear like gym or training shoes. Ideal for casual athletic wear in developing markets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Label fiber content accurately; jute must be predominant external surface per note 4(a)
• Conduct sole surface area measurements; ensure textiles qualify under US Note 5 for this subheading
• Pair with commercial invoices proving ≤$3/pair valuation to avoid reclassification