Men's Skechers Equalizer Training Sneakers from Japan
Memory foam cushioned training sneakers with breathable textile uppers and flexible rubber outsoles for all-day gym wear. Classified HTS 6404.11.79.30 as men's sports footwear (training shoes), textile uppers, rubber soles $3-$6.50/pair. Lightweight design for casual athletics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
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
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no visible plastic layer dominates upper (Chapter Note 3(a))
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline sports vs casual
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies sets; classify individually