Men's Glue-Only Textile Training Sneakers from Japan
Affordable men's training sneakers with breathable textile uppers and rubber outer soles bonded solely by adhesive, no foxing or overlaps beyond toe/heel. Priced $4-$6/pair, they fit HTS 6404.11.69.30 for men's sports footwear like gym shoes with precise construction. Ideal for daily workouts and cardio sessions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document adhesive-only construction with manufacturing specs and photos to prevent reclassification during CBP examination
• Ensure textile dominates upper surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); minor leather accents don't change this
• Watch for valuation pitfalls—include all costs in declared value to stay within $3-$6.50/pair for this subheading