Jute Sole Training Shoes from Japan
Training shoes with jute uppers and matching jute-dominant soles for ground contact. These $7/pair sports shoes fit HTS 6404.11.81.90 precisely due to vegetable fibers and non-qualifying textile sole area.
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%
Import Tips
• Lab certify vegetable fiber content >50% surface; critical for .8190 vs other subheads
• Sole diagrams essential—show textile > rubber/plastics contact
• Watch retail vs bulk import; sets with accessories may classify differently