Men's Sisal Gym Training Shoes from Japan
Lightweight gym training shoes for men with uppers crafted from sisal vegetable fibers for durability and ventilation. Outer soles feature rubber bases with textile covering the largest ground-contact area, fitting HTS 6404.11.71.30 for men's sports footwear valued $3-$6.50/pair. Textile sole material ignored per U.S. note 5 due to lacking durability for normal use.
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
• Provide fiber content certificates proving vegetable fibers dominate upper surface area, excluding reinforcements per chapter note 4(a)
• Include appraised value declarations and photos of sole construction to justify $3-$6.50 range and textile exclusion