6404.11.71.90/Jute Fiber Hiking Gym Shoes/Japan

Jute Fiber Hiking Gym Shoes from Japan

These gym shoes feature uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area (not qualifying for exclusion under US note 5). Designed as training shoes for light athletic use like hiking workouts, they qualify as sports footwear under HTS 6404.11.71.90 due to their value between $3-$6.50/pair and material composition per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

17.5%

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

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Import Tips

• Verify upper is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute by external surface area (chapter note 4a); document fiber content lab tests

• Measure outer sole textile contact area precisely, excluding non-durable textiles per US note 5, to confirm classification

• Avoid misdeclaration as cheaper knit uppers (6404.11.20); retain value proofs showing $3-$6.50/pair range