Budget Textile Basketball Shoes from Japan
Entry-level basketball sneakers with breathable textile mesh uppers and durable rubber outsoles for court grip. Falls under HTS 6404.11.79 as 'basketball shoes' sports footwear, textile upper material by greatest external surface area, priced $3-$6.50/pair.
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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm 'basketball shoe' design features like high ankle support but no cleats to stay in 6404.11 sports category
• Use detailed photos and material breakdowns in entry docs to prove textile upper dominance over any leather overlays
• Avoid bulk packaging that inflates per-pair value; declare individual retail units accurately