Kids' Textile Basketball Shoes from Japan
Low-cost basketball sneakers for children with mesh textile uppers for ventilation and durable rubber outsoles for court traction. Fits HTS 6404.11.79.90 as basketball shoes (sports footwear) with textile uppers, rubber soles, valued $3-$6.50/pair. Textile dominates upper surface per note 4(a).
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 sports design via features like enhanced ankle support; document against subheading note to avoid reclass to casual footwear
• For kids' sizes, ensure per-pair valuation; bulk shipments often trigger average value audits by CBP
• Test outer sole for rubber/plastics composition; textile additives without durability don't count per US Note