Canvas Basketball Shoes from Japan
Mid-cut basketball shoes with durable canvas textile uppers and non-marking rubber outsoles for indoor court play. Falls under HTS 6404.11.89 as sports footwear (basketball shoes) with textile uppers, rubber soles, valued $7-$11/pair, in the 'other' category excluding specialized fits. Canvas qualifies as textile per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include detailed photos and specs showing canvas textile dominance on upper; reinforcements like overlays must not exceed surface area
• Pair with commercial invoices stamped by manufacturer confirming value; discrepancies lead to CBP penalties
• Label correctly as 'sports footwear' to match subheading; casual styling pitfalls cause shifts to higher-duty 6404.19