Textile Cross-Trainers from Japan
Versatile cross-training shoes with engineered textile mesh uppers for various gym activities and rubber compound soles. Fits HTS 6404.11.79 as 'training shoes' sports footwear valued $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
• Multi-directional sole patterns confirm training shoe status; document vs walking shoes
• Measure external surface precisely—overlays can't exceed 50% to maintain textile upper
• Value declaration critical; include all components but exclude separate laces (Heading 6117)