6404.11.61/Vegetable Fiber Gym Shoes/Japan

Vegetable Fiber Gym Shoes from Japan

Affordable gym shoes with uppers from natural vegetable fibers (ramie canvas) and outer soles where woven textile covers most ground-contact area atop rubber, attached only by adhesive without foxing. Designed for training, valued at $5.50/pair. Meets HTS 6404.11.61 criteria for sports footwear in this value range with specified materials.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include manufacturing process affidavits confirming exclusive adhesive bonding, no stitching/molding overlaps

• Test sole durability to affirm textile qualifies under U.S

• Note 5 for ground-contact consideration

• Monitor for reclassification if vegetable fiber < greatest surface area due to synthetic reinforcements