Adidas Response LT Sneakers from Japan
Affordable athletic sneakers featuring a textile mesh upper and rubber outer sole cemented exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping sole elements except at toe. Designed for training and gym use, valued between $3-$6.50 per pair, fitting HTS 6404.11.69.90 due to sports footwear classification with specified construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sole attachment is exclusively adhesive with no stitching or molding to avoid misclassification into other subheadings
• Provide detailed construction photos and value documentation to confirm $3-$6.50/pair range and sports design
• Label fiber content of textile upper accurately per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds