Jute Training Gym Shoes from Japan
Gym training shoes constructed with jute fiber uppers and soles where textile covers the majority of the ground-contacting surface. Valued at $7.50 per pair, these sports shoes align with HTS 6404.11.81.90 specifications for vegetable fiber uppers and non-qualifying textile soles in the $6.50-$12 range.
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
• Label uppers clearly as vegetable fibers; mismatches lead to reclassification under synthetic textile subheadings
• Test sole durability—non-qualifying textiles keep it in .8190; provide engineering specs to customs
• Bundle with proper HTS documentation; common pitfall is exceeding $12/pair threshold into higher duties