Women's Vegetable Fiber Basketball Sneakers from Japan
These women's basketball sneakers have uppers crafted from vegetable fibers like sisal and jute weaves, with outer soles where textile materials provide the largest ground-contact area, bonded only with adhesive. Fits HTS 6404.11.61.60 as sports footwear (basketball type) for women valued $3-$6.50/pair, compliant with no-foxing and adhesive-exclusive rules. Textile sole dominance ignores non-durable textiles per U.S. note.
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
• Obtain lab tests confirming vegetable fiber content >50% external surface for uppers (note 4(a))
• Avoid common pitfalls like incidental stitching that could imply non-exclusive adhesive bonding
• Declare gender-specific design for women to match subheading