Cross-Training Sneakers with Bamboo Fiber Upper from Japan
Versatile cross-training sneakers using bamboo vegetable fiber uppers for moisture-wicking, with textile soles having greatest ground contact. Valued $5/pair, fits HTS 6404.11.71 as non-note 5 sports shoes. Suitable for multi-sport gym use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
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
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area analysis photos for uppers/sole to support vegetable fiber and textile claims
• Ensure no rubber/plastic dominance in sole contact per note 4(b) measurements
• Track currency fluctuations affecting $3-$6.50 valuation at import date