Men's Textile Gym Shoes with Adhesive Soles from Japan
Men's gym shoes boast a durable textile upper and rubber mid-sole/sole system where all layers are exclusively adhesively bonded, no foxing. Valued at $5/pair, they match HTS 6404.11.69.30 criteria for sports footwear like training shoes for men. Perfect for weightlifting and general fitness.
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
• Obtain third-party certification for 'adhesive exclusive' bonding to support HTS claim against audits
• Comply with FTC labeling for textile content and care instructions on imported shoes