Textile-Upper Hiking Trainer Shoes from Japan
Affordable hiking trainer shoes featuring uppers primarily of synthetic textile materials and outer soles where textile components (non-durable per US note 5) cover the greatest ground-contact area, but classified as rubber/plastics dominant. Valued between $3-$6.50/pair, these qualify as sports footwear for training or light hiking under HTS 6404.11.75.90 due to their design and material composition per Chapter notes 4 and subheading note 1.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• ,Provide lab tests or supplier affidavits confirming valuation $3-$6.50/pair and upper textile dominance (greatest external surface per note 4(a))
• Avoid misclassification as waterproof 'protective active footwear' (6402.91/99); ensure no coated/laminated textiles imparting water protection