6404.11.81.60/Women's Jute Fiber Basketball Shoes/Japan

Women's Jute Fiber Basketball Shoes from Japan

These women's basketball shoes feature uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers, providing breathability and natural texture ideal for indoor courts. The outer sole is rubber with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, qualifying under note 4(b) as the constituent material is not disregarded per U.S. note 5. Valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, they meet the specific criteria for HTS 6404.11.81.60 as sports footwear for women.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify upper is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute or sisal by surface area per chapter note 4(a); provide lab tests if challenged

• Document outer sole composition showing textile has greatest ground contact but meets durability for non-disregard under U.S. note 5

• Ensure valuation proof between $6.50-$12/pair; common pitfall is misclassifying as cheaper subheading 6404.11.80