6404.11.81.30/Men's Jute Fiber Basketball Shoes/Japan

Men's Jute Fiber Basketball Shoes from Japan

These basketball shoes feature uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers, providing breathability and durability for court play. The outer soles are rubber with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, qualifying under note 4(b) as textile-dominant despite rubber base. Valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, they meet HTS 6404.11.81.30 criteria for men's sports footwear.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute or sisal via lab testing; document fiber content for CBP review

• Measure sole contact area precisely—textile must exceed other materials per U.S. note 5 exclusion—to avoid reclassification

• Include value declarations and packing lists showing per-pair pricing under $12 to qualify for this subheading