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
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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